Chile
Gabriel Boric and the New Left’s Old Problem
The Chilean candidate represents a class of Latin American politicians who appear more revolutionary than they really are.
Mexico
A Decorated Physicist Mexico’s Government Wants Behind Bars
Julia Tagüeña Parga has found herself at the heart of a political clash over Mexican science.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Brazil’s Polarized Presidential Election
An early in-depth look at the 2022 race, with one of Brazil’s leading political analysts.
Peru
Pedro Castillo Isn’t Out of Danger
Peru’s president survived Congress’s attempt to impeach him, but only for now.
Democracy
How Biden’s “Democracy Summit” Might Actually Benefit the Americas
Debates should focus on home-grown threats to democracy such as inequality, fake news and the militarization of politics – rather than outside challenges.
Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum: Technocrat or True Believer?
Mexico City’s mayor is an early favorite to succeed AMLO as president. An extended fight over energy reform sheds light on how she’d govern.
Honduras
Xiomara Castro’s Historic Win: What Happens Next?
After her apparent landslide victory, five questions could shape her government.
Podcast
AQ Podcast: Trouble Ahead? A 2022 Preview of Latin America’s Economies
Old foes like inflation may endanger the recovery, a leading economist says.
Chile
REACTION: Chile Sends Kast and Boric to Runoff
Experts break down the winners and losers of the first round election.
Brazil
Bolsonaro’s Credibility on the Amazon Is Gone
Reports that Brazil’s government suppressed unflattering deforestation data will permanently change its relationships abroad, writes AQ’s editor in chief.
Climate Change
Was COP26 A Good Deal for Brazil?
Carbon credits for fighting deforestation were left in flux at Glasgow — but they could be key for the climate and Brazil’s economy.
Colombia
Book Review: A Case for Optimism in Colombia
Mauricio Cárdenas proposes something radical for these times: a pragmatic focus on recent accomplishments.
Energy
The Huge Risk Facing Latin American Oil Companies
The region’s big energy firms are mostly lagging in the transition away from fossil fuels. More can be done.
Mexico
Mexico’s Opposition Searches for a Winning Message
Traditional parties are in the political wilderness. Could emulating Biden’s 2020 run beat AMLO’s movement?
Nicaragua
Nicaragua: How Latin America Reacted
From condemnation to praise, many of the region’s biggest players weighed in on Sunday’s election.
