Issue 1 2025 Trends to Watch Archives - Page 2 of 2

Panama: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Dominican Republic: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

121 Years Late, A Brazil-Bolivia Bridge Takes Shape

Promised in a 1903 treaty, the Mamoré International Bridge is set to finally take shape—on a continent increasingly geared toward trade with Asia.

Venezuela: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Peru: A 2025 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Tens of thousands descend on the Petronio Álvarez Festival’s main stage to see major acts and a four-category battle of the bands. They bounce for hours to the Pacific coast’s infectious rhythms, waving traditional kerchiefs in the air. The festival attracts fans of all ages and is growing rapidly.

Photo Essay: Afro-Colombian Music’s Global Party

Organizers call the five-day Petronio Álvarez Festival in Cali “the largest African diaspora cultural event in Latin America.”

Four Trends That Will Define Latin America in 2025

From Donald Trump’s return to the growing risk from climate change, AQ’s editor-in-chief paints a mixed picture in this annual overview of the region.

Regardless of the election’s victor, the U.S. should seize the ample economic opportunities of closer ties with the rest of the hemisphere, writes AS/COA’s CEO Susan Segal.

Latin America Is an Opportunity for Trump

The region is eager for greater U.S. attention, writes AS/COA’s CEO.

The Tragic Tale of Zafari the Hippo

The real-life death of a neglected animal in a Caracas zoo becomes a parable of social collapse in Mariana Rondón’s new film.

NEW AQ: The Risk From the North

AQ’s new special report looks at the risks to Latin America from Trump’s return and other global disruptions.

Left: Brazilian singer Chico Buarque performs in the Netherlands in 1988. Right: Buarque in Lisbon in 2023

Why Chico Buarque Deserves a Nobel Prize

AQ’s music columnist looks back on the versatile Brazilian musician’s storied, six-decade career.

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.

Venezuelan nationals make deliveries for Rappi in Bogotá in this file photo.

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.

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.