Panama
Why the U.S. Should Not Take Back the Panama Canal
There were good reasons to return the canal to Panama. Undoing it now would be a geopolitical disaster.
Brazil
Trump and Lula Think Differently. Will They Find Common Ground?
The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?
U.S. Policy
REACTION: Trump Threatens February 1 Tariffs on Mexico and Canada
President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on USMCA partners.
Colombia
Petro’s Stormy Future
The Colombian leader will push for three key reforms in 2025, facing tensions with the Congress.
Ecuador
Ecuador Needs a Different Approach to Fighting Organized Crime
Daniel Noboa’s government should prioritize reforms to the justice system.
2025 Trends to Watch
Latin America and the Caribbean: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 12 of the region’s largest economies.
Mexico
China Ties Could Be a Liability for Mexico Under Trump 2.0
The country should make the best of a difficult situation by insisting on transparency.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | Chancay Port and the China-U.S. Battle in Latin America
A former finance minister brings a big-picture perspective on what the Chancay port really means for Latin America.
One Year Later
Guyana’s Promise Is Still a Work in Progress
As President Ali seeks a second term in November’s general elections, the government is handing out cash transfers and free college tuition.
Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro’s Doomed Attempt at “Transition”
No matter what happens this week, Venezuela’s dictator will not get the legitimacy he craves – at home or abroad.
U.S.-Latin America Relations
Trump and Latin America’s Costly Disunity
A splintered region will find it more difficult to cope with the coming disruptions from Washington.
Company Profile
Colombia’s First Unicorn Keeps Delivering
Rappi’s rise to a multi-billion-dollar company preparing for an IPO shows the potential for disruption in Latin America’s economies and job markets.
Podcast
AQ Podcast | What to Expect from Latin America’s Economies in 2025
The chief economist for the region at Citigroup on the good numbers expected for 2025 and risks ahead
Mexico
Lessons from Mexico’s “Tequila Crisis” Can Help the Country Navigate Trump
Thirty years after the 1994 currency crisis, its legacy can prove useful as Mexico braces for U.S. tariffs.
Brazil
Lula’s “Golden Boy” at the Central Bank
Gabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.
