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Brazil’s Election: A Looming Crisis for Washington
A meeting between the two presidents in Los Angeles foreshadowed bigger trouble ahead, as Bolsonaro looks set to challenge the vote.
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Careful Messaging and Few Specifics at the Summit of the Americas
The U.S. hosts are seeking to present a unified message of action, but details are thin on economics, climate and migration.
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Highlights from the Summit of the Americas
AQ reports the latest on initiatives designed and agreements reached related to the Summit.
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A Speech Biden Won’t Give at the Summit of the Americas
AQ’s editor-in-chief imagines what an honest, no-taboos speech in Los Angeles could sound like.
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Slow but Steady for Honduras’ New President
Corruption, energy and rising food prices have posed challenges for Xiomara Castro.
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Petro, Lula and the Future of Latin American Integration
A second “pink tide” would create greater opportunities for dialogue. But structural obstacles abound.
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In El Salvador, a Chastened Opposition Looks to Find Its Way
Traditional and new parties alike are dogged by a charismatic president and weak organizational structures.
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REACTION: Petro and Hernández Lead Colombia’s Presidential Race
The campaign towards the runoff on June 19 could further polarize the country.
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A New Reality for the MAS in Bolivia
Once hegemonic, the ruling party is now merely dominant. Here’s what that means for the country’s politics.
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How Is Latin America Handling the Inflation Crisis?
From raising central bank rates to subsidizing gas costs, the region is fighting to contain price hikes that hit the poorest hardest.
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In Guatemala, a President Tests the Public
The president’s attorney general selection sets up a showdown with an increasingly frustrated population.
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Why Gender Violence in Mexico Persists—And How to Stop It
Gender violence is on the rise. But the government has overlooked the most basic and effective ways to protect women.
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What the Summit of the Americas Mess Really Tells Us
Latin American governments are keen to show Washington it’s a new era. But this is also a tale of democracies in decline, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
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Why Reelection Would Embolden Bolsonaro Even More
Recent history shows that authoritarian-leaning leaders become much more aggressive after winning reelection.
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“¡Hola a Todes!” Language Becomes a Political Battleground in Latin America
More pundits and politicians are embracing the issue, but the public is less enthusiastic.