Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

AQ Profile

Malene Alleyne is a Jamaican lawyer and activist hoping to change the way the international community views development in the Caribbean region.
Malene Alleyne Wants Faster Change for the Caribbean

Part of a generation gaining institutional strength, the Jamaican human rights lawyer wants to topple extractivism on behalf of the marginalized.

Elections 2023

Meet the Candidates: Ecuador

A Rafael Correa ally will face off against a businessman in the October 15 presidential runoff.

Honduras

In Honduras, Xiomara Castro’s Government Is Caught in the “Remittances Trap”

As state spending rises, money from the diaspora is an economic lifeline—but it comes at a steep cost.

Podcast

Interview with political analyst about Brazilian elections
AQ Podcast: The Ups And Downs Of Lula’s First Six Months

Political analyst Thomas Traumann on the challenges of Lula 3 and why economic performance has been a lifeline

Argentina

What Peronism’s White-Knuckle Deal Means for Argentina’s Presidential Race

Economy minister Sergio Massa emerged triumphant, aiding the struggling ruling bloc—but unity is a work in progress.

Brazil

Bolsonaro faces legal consequences for fomenting what some consider an attempted coup.
A Crucial Trial For Brazil’s Right—and Democracy

The electoral court may strip former President Jair Bolsonaro of political rights for eight years.

Guatemala

Guatemalan presidential candidate for the Movimiento Semilla party, Bernardo Arevalo, celebrates the results of the national election outside the Presidential Palace in Guatemala City on June 26, 2023. A former first lady and the son of an ex-president -- both social democrats -- will go head-to-head in Guatemala's August runoff after no candidate secured enough votes to win Sunday's first round of presidential elections. The battle between Sandra Torres and Bernardo Arevalo -- who unexpectedly ended in second place having polled at number eight -- means Guatemala will have its first leftist leader in more than a decade.
Seven Decades After Guatemala Coup, Bernardo Arévalo Sees a Dramatic Rise

The son of a trailblazing president will face a powerful political establishment in a runoff election.

CCC Index

AS/COA and Control Risks' Capacity to Combat Corruption Index recorded a tough year for anti-corruption, as seen in the imprisonment of Jose Rubén Zamora, a prominent journalist who reported on corruption issues in Guatemala.
A Tough Year for Anti-Corruption

This year’s CCC Index highlights a more difficult environment for efforts to combat graft.

Guatemala

Guatemalan presidential election candidates Bernardo Arévalo and Sandra Torres will head to a runoff election on August 20.
REACTION: Guatemala’s Surprising Runoff

Front-runner Sandra Torres will face unexpected second-place finisher Bernardo Arévalo on August 20.

Cuba

In Cuba, the private sector's SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), allowed only since 2021, are flourishing.
The Upside of Helping Cuba’s Private Sector

The United States could help strengthen Cuban businesses, and slow migration flows in the process.

Venezuela

Demonstrators shout slogans demanding better wages during the International Workers Day March in Caracas, Venezuela on May 1, 2023. (Photo by Javier Campos/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Venezuela’s Fickle Economic Recovery Is Falling Apart

The 2022 growth spurt is waning while the electoral process is heating up.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Nearshoring In The Americas: Hype And Reality

Shannon K. O’Neil on how Latin America is faring amidst big changes in the global economy

Chile

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (R) and his Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric greet each other during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Mexico City, on November 23, 2022. (Photo by RODRIGO ARANGUA / AFP) (Photo by RODRIGO ARANGUA/AFP via Getty Images)
Pacific Alliance Rift: Chile Tries to Mend Ties Between Mexico and Peru

Caught in the political storm of Peru’s presidential transition, the regional group is being kept leaderless by Mexico’s refusal to pass the baton.

Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - JUNE 14: Presidential Candidate of La Libertad Avanza Javier Milei gestures before an interview in the political TV show A Dos Voces on June 14, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina's presidential election will take place on October 22, 2023. (Photo by Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images)
Argentina’s Election and its “Barrani” Moment

The rise of an alt-right libertarian movement led by Javier Milei points to more than just the failure of politics as usual.

Supply Chains

The Panama Canal undergoes repairs and maintenance reflecting the need to care for supply chain infrastructure.
A Ticking Clock for Latin America’s Nearshoring Opportunity

The window is still open for the region to benefit from the supply chain reshuffle—but not for much longer.

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