Mexico

Mexico’s Energy Reform: 3 Risks to Investors

How the government’s proposal could undermine competitiveness – and violate trade agreements.

Peru

What to Make of Peru’s Latest Crisis Under Castillo

Fears of a radical shift by Peru’s president are misplaced, but lack of direction remains a problem.

OECD

OECD: Still a Long Road Ahead for Argentina, Brazil and Peru

Economists weigh in on what membership in the “club of rich nations” could mean for their countries.

Uruguay

Uruguay’s Controversial Turn Towards Law and Order

A major law passed by the government has far-reaching implications, including for free expression.

Education

Ballet: A Secret Weapon Keeping Brazilian Kids in School

An innovative after-school program boosts students’ performance in the classroom – and on stage.

Chile

REACTION: Boric Taps Mario Marcel as Finance Minister

Chile’s president-elect announced a diverse cabinet with 14 women and 10 men hailing from multiple parties.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: The Mystery of Pedro Castillo, Peru’s President

How to explain the administration’s oddly quiet start – and what to expect in the months ahead.

Chile

What’s in Store for Gabriel Boric? Consider 1980s Greece.

An unexpected parallel carries a warning for Chile’s incoming president.

Argentina

Be Wary of Argentina’s Latest Economic “Miracle”

Has Alberto Fernández learned the wrong lessons from 2002?

Central America

Three Reasons to Be Optimistic About Central American Democracy

Youth movements, women and international cooperation show the way to escape the region’s dire situation.

Culture

Book Review: Mario Vargas Llosa Takes On a Coup in Guatemala

The Peruvian novelist brings Central America’s bloody Cold War past to life – with a surprising political angle.

Colombia

Is Gustavo Petro Leaving Behind Colombian Progressives?

The left-wing candidate for Colombia’s presidency is building new alliances, and straining old ones.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: Latin America’s Promising Green Energy Transition

Use of renewable energy is rising, although politics may get in the way, an expert says.

Education

With Schools Reopening, Latin America Surveys the Damage

A new study tracks the punishing effect of pandemic closures on Latin American children and youth.

Chile

What I Know About Gabriel Boric

Chile’s next president represents something new in Latin America, a true generational shift. Whether he’ll succeed is another question, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.