AQ Q&A
Q&A: Vicky Murillo on Latin America’s 2025 Election Cycle
A political science professor explains how voters are shopping around this year.
U.S. Policy
REACTION: Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on Mexico
In a letter to Sheinbaum, Trump wrote that the tariffs would take effect on August 1 and come in response to fentanyl trafficking.
Colombia
The Former Journalist Seeking Colombia’s Presidency
Vicky Dávila is a rising conservative
candidate in the 2026 presidential race.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Colombia Enters a Turbulent Election Season
What to expect as the 2026 elections approach amid increasing violence and a strained relationship with the U.S.
U.S. Policy
What Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Americas
The signature legislation will impact regional economies, immigration, and energy policy, two experts write.
Venezuela
The Future of Venezuela’s Diaspora
Recent surveys of migrant communities in Colombia and Peru provide rare insights into the largest exodus in Latin American history.
Brazil
A Resilient Brazilian Economy Is Under Diverging Pressures
While the central bank is trying to cool down economic activity, the government continues to implement demand-stimulating measures as elections loom.
Ecuador
Noboa’s Balancing Act Between China and the U.S.
Ecuador’s president is pursuing a pragmatic strategy with Beijing without unduly alienating Washington, an expert writes.
Chile
Chile’s Left-Wing Primary Surprise
Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara’s landslide victory is a blow to the traditional Chilean center-left and signals a more polarized general election.
Artificial Intelligence
Regulating AI on Latin America’s Terms
The region has a narrow window to develop its own approach, taking inspiration from international frameworks while adapting them to local needs.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America
What to expect from the summit in Brazil at a time of U.S.-China competition
Colombia
Colombia’s China Pivot Raises U.S. Concerns
Bogotá can take steps toward a more strategic foreign policy, writes a former Colombian minister of planning.
Integration
To Rethink Latin American Integration, Look to ASEAN
Asia’s 10-nation bloc provides a viable blueprint that could supercharge regional economies.
BRAZIL
A Brazilian Artist Invites Us to Meet Mythical Amazonian Creatures Face to Face
Adriana Varejão brings Amazonian folklore and colonial critique to Manhattan.
Latin America
Trump’s FTO Policy Creates New Risks for Doing Business in Latin America
Companies operating in the region must now pay closer attention to the concept of “material support,” two experts write.
