Brazil

China Buys Brazil’s Soy and Beef—Not Its Loyalty

4 minute read

A survey shows commercial dependence has not led to political alignment.

U.S. Policy

Venezuela’s Earthquakes Are Exposing the Fault Lines in U.S. Policy

3 minute read

A nation coping with an epic disaster is pressing for answers on its democratic transition, an expert writes.

Colombia

How Will De La Espriella Govern? Previous Newcomers Offer Clues

5 minute read

History shows that newcomers often pursue a maximalist approach once elected. That can be dangerous—including to the leaders themselves.

North America

Getting the China Dimension of USMCA Right

4 minute read

North America would benefit from three decisions that could cement the region’s security and competitiveness for years to come, an expert writes.

Africa-Latin America

Latin America’s Slow But Steady Pivot Toward Africa

5 minute read

The regions are seeking more meaningful ties to achieve economic transformation.

Colombia

REACTION: De La Espriella Wins Colombia’s Election by Narrow Margin


7 minute read

The right-wing lawyer is set to begin a four-year term on August 7.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Cuba: Four Possible Scenarios

< 1 minute read

As U.S. pressure mounts on Cuba, an FIU expert lays out four of the most plausible paths forward for the island-nation.

Peru

Keiko Fujimori’s Defining Choice in Peru

4 minute read

Will Peru’s likely president-elect seek revenge, or build a democratic legacy?

Cuba

Cuba’s Crisis: Four Near-Term Scenarios

5 minute read

Havana’s calculations and Washington’s aggressive posture will shape the island’s next chapter, two experts write.

U.S. Policy

The OAS’s Existential Challenge

4 minute read

Washington is threatening to walk away from one of the hemisphere’s most essential institutions. The region needs to say something about it.

Latin America

Latin America’s Data Center Gold Rush: Myth and Reality

6 minute read

Governments need to define rules of engagement to secure the best terms from the current investment boom.

Peru

REACTION: Peru Runoff Is Too Close to Call (Again)

6 minute read

Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez are in a dead heat.

Brazil

The New FTO Risks to Businesses in Brazil

4 minute read

Companies face significant compliance challenges with the unprecedented U.S. designation.

Podcast

AQ Podcast | Trump Wades into Brazil’s Campaign (Again)

< 1 minute read

Chris Garman on the FTO designation, new tariffs, and what Washington’s latest moves mean for Brazil’s October election.

Chile

Kast and Chile’s Investment Reset

4 minute read

The government needs to reconcile growth and legitimacy to boost GDP growth and investor confidence, two experts write.