Film Review: Song Without a Name
In director Melina León’s debut, a woman’s personal tragedy speaks to the wider costs of Peru’s internal conflict in the 1980s.
AQ’s Fall 2020 Playlist
AQ’s last playlist of 2020 features a group of Brazilian performers who met a difficult year head-on.
Argentine TV’s New Normal
The pandemic is forcing the country’s film and television industry to get (even more) creative.
Q&A: The Double Crises in Ecuador’s Amazon
Environmental lawyer María Espinosa spoke to AQ about the impact of the pandemic and oil spill in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Book Review: America through Foreign Eyes
In his latest, Jorge Castañeda offers clues to what drives the U.S.-Latin America relationship.
What Washington’s CROOK Act Means for Latin America
A bill in the U.S. Congress may create a special fund to support anti-corruption worldwide. What’s at stake for the region?
Vamos, hombres: Es hora de que se involucren más en el hogar
Los hombres deben hacer una mayor parte del trabajo doméstico para que la igualdad de género se vuelva realidad.
Se atrevió a postularse: La improbable historia de Prudencia Ayala
Dos décadas antes de que las mujeres salvadoreñas pudieran votar, Prudencia Ayala se convirtió en la primera mujer que se presentó como candidata presidencial en América Latina.
Come On, Guys: It’s Time Men Got More Involved at Home
Men must do a greater share of household work for gender equality to become a reality.
When Do Quotas in Politics Work? Latin America Offers Lessons.
The region shows that if done right, quotas can dramatically boost women’s numbers in Congress and beyond.
What It’s Really Like to Be a Female Candidate in Latin America
Women running for office still face barriers almost unimaginable to men, but innovative tools can help.
How to Transform Childcare in Latin America
The examples of Chile and Colombia can help others in the region, but don’t expect one-size-fits-all solutions.
El creciente protagonismo de las mujeres en los ejércitos del hemisferio
Las mujeres son clave para reforzar la seguridad de todos.
Having Strong Gender Violence Laws Isn’t Enough
Latin America has passed noteworthy laws to protect women. Implementing them has been harder.
What Has Changed for Latin American Women in STEM?
Despite some progress, the picture remains mixed, a longtime observer says.
