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Woman wrapped in a Brazilian flag and red shirt and cap at a political rally in Portugal in 2020.

Brazil’s Exodus of People Is A Bad Omen

A growing number of Brazilians are losing hope in the country and emigrating, including high-skilled workers.

Elisa Loncon, an Indigenous woman who was first president of Chile's Constitutional Convention, holds the final draft of the constitution. Chileans will vote on the draft on September 4.

Chile Could Become “Plurinational.” What Does That Mean?

AQ demystifies the term and how it’s been applied elsewhere in Latin America, as a vote on Chile’s new constitution approaches.

Demonstrators in Caracas demand the release of political prisoners ahead of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan's visit to Venezuela.

Venezuela: Now Is Not the Time to Reduce Global Scrutiny

Maduro’s human rights abuses continue, despite talk from politicians elsewhere in Latin America.

As Europe prepares for an energy crisis, firefighters try to extinguish a wildfire in northern Spain during a July heatwave.

On Fire: Europe’s Woes Reverberate in Latin America

The troubles are pushing Latin America’s politicians and foreign policy strategists further away from the West, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Commercial billboards in Caracas, Venezuela show that private advertising is replacing government propaganda.

Venezuela’s Ad Hoc Economic Recovery Is Not Yet Sustainable

Ruling-party politics will likely determine whether the recovery continues or collapses.

A woman reads a copy of the proposed Chilean constitution, as an up-or-down referendum on September 4 approaches.

For Chile’s Constitution Referendum, Moderate Voters Are Key

Proposals from both campaigns and an obligatory vote could still affect the outcome.

A dam in the Grijalva River. Mexico's energy policy prioritizes state owned companies CFE and Pemex.

Mexico: When Trade and Energy Policy Collide

AMLO’s push to protect Pemex and CFE is hurting the companies themselves.

Brazil's president of the Chamber of Deputies Arthur Lira celebrates his election to the post surrounded by fellow legislators on the floor of the Camara dos Deputados..

Latin America’s Parliamentarism Problem

Legislatures are gaining more power across the region—but the outlook for governance doesn’t look good.

Guatemalan journalist is arrested in a crackdown on civil society and anti-corruption efforts

Guatemala’s March Toward Authoritarianism

Newspaper director José Rubén Zamora’s jailing reflects the international community’s failures.

$Colombian President Gustavo Petro holds a banner showing that he opposes fracking for natural gas, reflecting questions about his oil and gas and green energy policies.$

The Problem with Petro’s Green Energy Policy

Cutting Colombia’s oil production won’t reduce global emissions.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is inaugurated amid fears that he will not respect the institutions of Colombia's democracy.

Could Democracy Backslide in Colombia?

The country’s oil industry may hold the answer.

A U.S. government representative meets Colombia's President-elect Petro as the Biden administration tries to build a strong diplomatic relationship with Colombia's new government.

A New Era for US-Colombia Relations

Intense White House outreach reflects an uncertain path forward.

Argentina's President Alberto Fernández sits with Economy Minister Sergio Massa, who will try to fix Argentina's economy and high inflation.

Can Anyone Stop Argentina’s Great Unraveling?

A workable solution must address the country’s dense web of special privileges.

Demonstrators in Panama City, Panama protest inflation and other social issues.

In Panama, Protesters Want Deeper Reform

The demonstrations that have rocked the country for weeks go far beyond inflation.

Who Is Colombia’s Next Finance Minister?

José Antonio Ocampo, President-elect Gustavo Petro’s selection, had campaigned for another candidate.