
Latin America in 2023: Five Trends to Watch
Instability, anti-incumbent voting and a tough macroeconomic environment are here to stay.

After Pedro Castillo, What’s Next for Peru?
President Dina Boluarte will confront a familiar set of problems: a hostile Congress and pressing socio-economic challenges.

In Venezuela, a Delicate Balance for the ICC
The International Criminal Court is pressing Venezuela to punish human rights abuses—but few results have so far emerged.

REACTION: Peru’s Castillo Arrested After Failed Self-Coup; What’s Next?
Dina Boluarte is the new president of Peru, after Castillo’s impeachment.

The No-Nonsense Mayor Leading Chile’s Right
Evelyn Matthei’s popularity may reflect a shift to a more moderate politics following the polarization of recent years.

Argentina Could Really Use a Win
Politics and soccer mix everywhere, but this year it’s not just the government hoping for a championship to lighten the national mood.

New IDB President Ilan Goldfajn Will Face Serious Challenges
Goldfajn’s solid reputation will be tested by global uncertainty and the need for internal reform.

Brazil’s Post-Bolsonaro “Normality Dividend”
Investments could flood back into Brazil if Lula gets the policy mix right. That’s still an “if,” writes AQ’s editor in chief.

In Colombia, Passing Tax Reform Was the Easy Part
The bill’s approval was a win for Petro, but keeping and attracting investments is the challenge ahead.

Pedro Castillo Still Has a Few Cards to Play
Congress is as determined as ever to remove Peru’s president, but Castillo has a few things working in his favor.

A Second Pink Tide Might Not Unify Latin America
Divisions over a candidate for a multilateral post show that obstacles to cooperation still remain, even with more ideological alignment.

100 Days of Sergio Massa’s Balancing Act
Argentina’s economy minister has prevented wholesale collapse. Is that enough to claim victory?

Chile’s Pension Reform May Decide Boric’s Fate
The proposed reform has kept a private component that was initially shunned by the president.

Latin America’s “CPAC Right” Still Has Big Ambitions
A group of conservatives from across the region are coordinating with each other—and U.S. groups—to fight the culture war and oppose the left.

The Midterms Will Change U.S. Latin America Policy, Just Not the Way You Think
The red wave was coming—until it wasn’t.