The Death (and Rebirth?) of the Mexican Right
New and unexpected figures are reshaping Mexico’s political opposition—and its ties with the U.S.
REACTION: Laura Fernández Wins Big in Costa Rica
The right-wing, tough-on-crime president-elect will have a legislative majority and promises “deep and irreversible” change.
Haiti’s Political Crisis Deepens Amid a Slide Into Criminal Governance
Confrontation on the Transitional Presidential Council is not only about leadership, but about whether a future transition can reduce the influence of armed groups.
The Ecuador-Colombia Trade Spat Is a Zero-Sum Game
Both countries stand to lose as their economies take hits and criminal groups benefit from a breakdown in cooperation.
What Venezuela’s Hydrocarbon Reform Won’t Fix
Updating the nation’s oil law is a necessary starting point, but its impact will most likely fade quickly, an expert writes.
Kast’s Cabinet Set to Confront Distinctly Political Challenges
Chile’s president-elect has rolled out a pro-business cast of ministers, tasked with finding political solutions, an expert writes.
Guatemala’s State of Emergency Will Test Its Democracy
President Arévalo is not channeling Bukele, but a compromised justice system makes this a dangerous moment that threatens lasting consequences.
Without Institutional Change, Venezuela’s Oil Bonanza Remains Unviable
Sanctions relief, a democratic transition, and deep reforms are essential to recover production.
Washington’s Sharpening Stance on Mexico
As the U.S. reclassifies Mexican cartels as a national security threat, pressure on Mexico is intensifying—and the margin for miscalculation is narrowing.
O que a história nos ensina sobre a política do “Big Stick” de Trump
O editor-chefe da AQ analisa a trajetória das relações entre os EUA e a América Latina e chega a quatro grandes conclusões.
Hostile Takeover and Abandonment Explain U.S. Actions in Venezuela
Two analogies can help us understand today’s state of play and the consequences of Trump’s policy in the country.
Why USMCA May Survive After All
USMCA review will test politics and economic realities. Preserving North American integration remains the least costly path forward, an expert writes.
The Way Forward For Venezuela
A successful transition will depend on investment, who leads the military, and more.
Lo que la historia nos enseña sobre el “Gran Garrote” de Trump
El editor en jefe de AQ examina los archivos de las relaciones entre Estados Unidos y América Latina y extrae cuatro conclusiones.
What History Tells Us About Trump’s “Big Stick”
AQ’s editor-in-chief dives into the archive of U.S.-Latin America relations, and emerges with four takeaways.

