Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

Chile

Inside Chile’s World-Class Vaccination Campaign

Chile’s success on vaccines started in the pandemic’s early months, says Dr. Izkia Siches, a leader of the country’s strategy.

Brazil

The Self-Defeating Politics Behind Bolsonaro’s Pro-Gun Agenda

Brazil’s president tries to please his base ahead of the 2022 election – to their likely detriment.

Mexico

Blackout Politics: AMLO’s Energy Plan Will Backfire

AMLO’s push to expand state control over energy markets is misguided and harmful.

Venezuela

Leopoldo López: Venezuela Needs Unity at Home and Abroad

“Venezuelan democrats have an obligation to reunify,” writes a leader in exile.

Migration

Colombia Went Big on Migration. Will Others Follow?

Duque’s plan to expand protections for Venezuelans could set a precedent for the region.

Vaccines

Vaccine Diplomacy: A New Cold War

Russia and China have stepped up their influence in Latin America, complicating President Biden’s hopes of hemispheric dialogue.

El Salvador

Surprise: El Salvador’s Anti-Corruption Commission Is Alive. But Can It Succeed?

Bukele is strengthening his grip on the country amid renewed political violence. 

Events

WEBCAST: How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Mexico & Central America

AS/COA and FIU host a discussion on organized crime and its effects on migration.

Podcast

AQ Podcast: A Tale of Two Colombias

One of Colombia’s most experienced foreign correspondents gives us a 360-degree view from a country feeling “rudderless.”

Culture

AQ’s Winter 2021 Playlist

A new collaboration has led to Ecuadorian singer Mariela Condo’s first album in five years.

Culture

Book Review: Conquistadores: A New History

Fernando Cervantes’ detailed examination of history allows for a timely reframing of Columbus’ conquest.

Culture

Film Review: Eduardo & Mônica

René Sampaio directs an unlikely love story inspired by the lyrics of late composer Renato Russo.

Opinion

The Deportation of Venezuelan Kids Should Stop

The Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, close to Nicolás Maduro, is separating families.

Guatemala

Q&A: A Guatemalan Farmer Battles Climate Change

Enrique Samayoa is confronting the effects of climate change with traditional farming practices.

Culture

Book Review: Red Ants

Pergentino José’s first short story collection celebrates Zapotec culture, while underscoring the threats it faces.

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