Nicaragua

Will Trump 2.0 Play Tougher on Nicaragua’s Dictatorship?

Initial actions by the White House, such as cutting USAID programs, undermine the country’s struggling opposition.

Mexico

Mexico Is Growing Old. Can It Build a Care System in Time?

The country’s demographic bonus ends with Sheinbaum’s presidency, offering a chance to rethink care and close workforce gender gaps.

Ecuador

REACTION: Ecuador’s Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will face off in a second round on April 13. 

U.S. Policy

USAID Changes Reflect Short-Term, Transactional U.S. Policy

Latin America can expect U.S. assistance to focus on narrow policy goals, which will have wide-reaching effects.

Chile

Chile’s Pension Reform Makes a Case for Political Compromise

The reform raises mandatory contributions and improves women’s benefits, while carrying a high fiscal cost.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future 

An overview of Panama’s historical ties to the U.S. and where the crisis might be headed next.

Venezuela

As Maduro Goes Rogue, Trump Has Choices to Make

The U.S. can still go beyond pragmatic deals, countering Maduro by using oil as the ultimate leverage.

Mexico

The Storm for U.S.-Mexico Ties Is Only Beginning

Even though Trump stepped back from the brink on tariffs, structural problems in Mexico point to continued trouble ahead.

Guatemala

Guatemala Aims for Quiet Coexistence with Washington

President Arévalo is betting on discreet cooperation and pragmatic engagement with the Trump administration.

U.S. Policy

REACTION: The Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs

The decision could push Mexico into a recession, while the U.S. may see higher consumer prices and slower growth.

Panama

What Trump Really Wants in Panama

Whether it’s countering China, or pursuing a new U.S. expansionism, the president’s threats have already led to concrete action inside Panama, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Ecuador

Ecuador: Meet the Candidates 2025

Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will compete in the April 13 presidential runoff.

Ecuador

Ecuador’s High-Stakes Elections

Anti-establishment sentiment will likely shape the February 9 vote.

U.S.-Latin America Relations

Ten Keys to Understand Trump 2.0 and Latin America

Migration, relations with China and crisis points in Cuba and Venezuela are among the top issues the region will deal with under the new U.S. administration.

Mexico

Deportations and Tariffs Are a Stern Test for Sheinbaum

In dealing with its northern neighbor, Mexico should prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.