Argentina’s Polarization Threatens Milei’s Pro-Market Agenda
Despite entrenched opposition, the administration hopes Congress will approve key reforms and the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Peru: Meet the Candidates 2026
Rising crime rates and protracted political instability top voter concerns ahead of the April 12 first-round vote. All seats in Congress are also up for election.
“El Mencho”’s Death Will Test Mexico’s Meager State
The perennially under-resourced government may struggle to contain spiraling violence following the demise of a cartel leader.
REACTION: How Trump’s 15% Tariff Move Impacts Latin America
The region remains well-positioned to face the new levies, experts say.
Costa Rica’s Democracy Faces a New Test, But It Will Endure
The election of Laura Fernández extends Costa Rica’s populist experiment. Its democracy will weather it, for now, two experts write.
Peru’s Political Instability Enters a New Chapter Under Balcázar
José María Balcázar is tasked with ensuring a smooth government transition on July 28, an expert writes.
REACTION: Peru Removes Another President
The nation’s Congress voted to oust José Jerí, underscoring the instability that will shape the first round of general elections on April 12.
Canada’s Alternative to Trump’s Doctrine for the Americas
A middle-power vision calls for a broader inter-American dialogue. Will it resonate with Latin American countries?
Reinventing Venezuela’s Struggling Electricity Sector
Having enough electricity is key to the nation’s post-Maduro recovery. Two experts offer a way forward.
Colombia’s Bukele? Abelardo De La Espriella Surges Ahead
The right-wing frontrunner in Colombia’s election tells AQ he’s an “odd fish, but not a dangerous one,” and addresses questions about his past.
South American Antarctica: The Final Frontier of Hemispheric Security
The future of the “White Continent” might be in question as great powers reactivate their spheres of influence, an expert writes.
China’s Green-Tech Push in Latin America Is Gaining Traction
A surge of investment in the region is set to intensify, even as the hemisphere turns rightward.
Rodrigo Paz’s Defiant First 90 Days
Against the odds, Bolivia’s president has eliminated fuel subsidies, weathered the fallout, and, for now, stabilized the economy.
Honduras Begins Its Rightward Shift
President Nasry Asfura has legislative support for his austerity agenda, but the country’s deep divides and endemic corruption will be hard to overcome.
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.
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