Caribbean
Caribbean Murder Rates Are Spiraling As Illegal Guns Flood In
Will demands for U.S. action help slow gunrunning to a region where the homicide rate is triple the global average?
Panama
Panama’s Protests Are About More Than a Mine
A mining dispute has tapped into greater frustration over corruption and environmental policy.
Colombia
Long Neglected, Colombia’s Caribbean Is Growing in Influence
Through economic success—and highly publicized scandals—the region is reshaping national politics. A local election may reinforce the trend.
Chile
Is Chile Adrift on Green Hydrogen?
Policies and investments are lagging. The government says a long-awaited action plan will be released for public comment by year’s end.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Massa vs. Milei: Who Is the Favorite in Argentina?
Peronist Sergio Massa and libertarian Javier Milei head to the November 19 presidential runoff.
Mexico
AMLO’s Big Fiscal Push Could Help Morena
A 25% increase in social program spending during the 2024 electoral year raises eyebrows in Mexico.
Argentina
REACTION: Massa Takes First Place in Argentina, Heads to Runoff With Milei
The economy minister surpassed expectations, while the libertarian failed to improve on his August performance.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez on the Venezuela-U.S. Deal
President Biden’s top Latin America aide on an agreement that has been months in the making.
Venezuela
The U.S.-Venezuela Agreement: Big Hopes and Big Questions
The U.S. temporarily reversed some key restrictions—but set a short deadline for Maduro’s regime to comply with conditions. Are fair elections set to happen in 2024?
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Is Latin America’s Lost Decade Ending?
Former Colombia finance minister Mauricio Cárdenas reviews the significance of better GDP growth for the regions’ economies.
Caribbean
Can Taiwan Hold On to its Caribbean Allies?
Small countries are bulwarks of Taipei’s influence abroad.
Brazil
Lula’s Quest for a Diplomatic Balance Amid Israel-Hamas War
As Brazil presides over the UN Security Council this month, the president has an opportunity to reassume a role as global diplomat.
Ecuador
REACTION: Daniel Noboa Wins Presidency in Ecuador
Noboa will lead the country through May 2025 amid rising violence and economic uncertainty.
Venezuela
Cautious Hopes for a Breakthrough in Venezuela
As the government and the U.S. near an agreement on sanctions ahead of opposition primaries and 2024 elections, what will it take to transition to democracy?
Chile
Boric Needs to Tread Smartly on First Visit to China
The Chilean president will be pragmatic and economically focused, with the energy transition on top of his to-do list with Xi Jinping.
