REACTION: Peru Braces for a Polarizing Fujimori-Sánchez Runoff
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez appear headed to a high-stakes runoff on June 7 after the first-round vote indicated critical new dynamics.
Is Argentina Ready for a Copper Moment?
Vast reserves of the metal and nine mining projects under review represent a unique opportunity for the country and investors alike, two experts write.
Latin America’s Incomplete Liberalization Story
The region’s economies still revolve around commodities and low-productivity services. Better planning can help.
A Play Revives Obama-Era Diplomacy
Julissa Reynoso’s autobiographical drama, Public Charge, provides stark contrasts with Latin America policy under Trump 2.0.
Can the Donroe Doctrine Help Deliver Stability in Haiti?
Getting it right in Haiti is good policy and politics for the Trump administration.
Venezuela’s Economy Is Accelerating, But Will Depend on More Than Oil
Pending reforms will determine whether momentum is sustainable under interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
Brazil’s Gangs in Trump’s Crosshairs
The possible designation of Brazil’s PCC and CV as foreign terrorist organizations would carry consequences for banks, companies and politics.
In Arévalo’s Guatemala, It’s Not “Spring” Quite Yet
The center-left president’s approval has fallen to 35% amid disappointment with public security and infrastructure.
The Resurgence of Gustavo Petro and the Colombian Left
Colombia’s president has seen his popularity rise, increasing the odds that the left could win May’s presidential election.
How “Centralism” Is Undermining Democracy in Latin America
Power in several countries is shifting away from mayors and governors, even though they are closest to many day-to-day issues.
How Can Venezuela’s Opposition Regain Momentum?
Political organizations plan to reactivate the Democratic Unitary Platform. However, the most delicate challenge may be Machado’s return.
Mexico Still Has a China Problem
Strategic ambiguity no longer works in an era of geoeconomic pressure, two experts write.
The Question Facing José Antonio Kast
Chile’s new president may govern as a moderate, but there are risks of a more radical approach.
Why Lula Is Struggling
Brazil’s October election now looks like a coin-flip, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
The Implications of Mexico’s Stubborn U.S. Trade Surplus
Upcoming trade negotiations could be affected by Mexico’s widening trade surplus with the U.S., an economist writes.
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