Issues

Special Report Latin America’s 21st-Century Militaries In many countries, soldiers are again playing a prominent role in politics, security and the economy. Is this a restoration – or something entirely new? It’s Not the 1970s Again for Latin America’s Militaries. Here’s Why. By FRANK O. MORA and BRIAN FONSECA They’re back – but militaries have … Read more

Special Report Latin America’s Invisible Crisis Droughts and other water-related challenges pose a rising threat to millions of Latin Americans. But some governments and companies are pointing the way forward. Medellín’s Other Success Story: How the City Cleaned Up Its Water By SETH KUGEL Inside the dramatic turnaround that made Colombia’s second city a model … Read more

China-Latin America 2.0 What the Next Phase Will Look Like  Many Latin Americans are delighted by China’s growing presence – and largesse. But there is a clear need for change. Bolsonaro Took Aim at China. Then Reality Struck. By RICHARD LAPPERBrazil’s Jair Bolsonaro talked tough on China during his campaign, but his tone has changed … Read more

Special Report How to Stop Piracy – and Protect Latin America’s Geniuses Piracy and counterfeiting make life miserable for the region’s creative workers. They deserve better.  The Insidious Device Revolutionizing Piracy in Latin America By JONATHAN FRANKLINA little black box spells mayhem for the entertainment industry. Smuggled from China, it makes stealing content as easy as … Read more

Special Report Introducing Latin America’s Top 5 “Urban Visionaries” How to make cities better? In this new issue of AQ, an inspiring group of Latin Americans shows why collaboration is just as important (really!) as money. AQ Top 5: Aline Cavalcante By MANUELA ANDREONIA cycling enthusiast-turned-activist wanted to make the perilous streets of São Paulo … Read more

Special Report ENOUGH! Latin America’s Murder Epidemic Needs Urgent, Democratic Solutions Latin America’s murder epidemic has no easy fix. But there is reason for hope in the innovative – and in some cases, inspiring – work underway by researchers, activists, politicians and law enforcement officials. Curbing Homicide: What Works/What Doesn’t By BRENDAN O’BOYLEWhich policies have … Read more

Special Report Meet 10 People Who Will (One Day) Rebuild Venezuela Rebuilding Venezuela will require a diverse mix of people with great talent and realistic goals. This issue profiles 10 of them – and takes a hard look at the challenges ahead. The Politician: David Smolansky By BRIAN WINTERExiled in Washington, the 32-year-old David Smolansky … Read more

Special Report Time for a Cleanup Corruption will be the defining issue in Latin America’s 2018 elections. Anti-establishment nationalists like Jair Bolsonaro and Andrés Manuel López Obrador stand to benefit – unless more moderate candidates also embrace the cause.    System Failure: Behind the Rise of Jair Bolsonaro By BRIAN WINTERHow a retired Army captain rose … Read more

Great Expectations: What’s It Like to Be 18 in Latin America? by Juliana Barbassa and Brian Winter In AQ’s new issue, our special report on a generation that wants it all – but may struggle to achieve it. Full text available. Today’s Latin American Dream: A Decent Job by Brandee McHale and Azita Berar Awad … Read more

Indivisible: The Truth About the U.S. and Mexico by Brian Winter Let’s improve the relationship, not destroy it. A new issue of AQ looks at where U.S.-Mexico ties stand today, and where they’re headed. Full text available. 5 People Who Bring Mexico and the U.S. Closer Together by AQ Editors AQ’s Top 5 Border Ambassadors … Read more

Introducing AQ’s Top 5 Young Entrepreneurs in Latin America by AQ Editors From Brazil to Colombia and beyond, the region is a hive of dynamic, creative businesspeople. More should be done to help them.Full text available. Lessons from AQ’s Top 5 Entrepreneurs by AQ Editors Our AQ Top 5 traveled different routes to success, but … Read more

Marina Was Right. Will She Be Brazil’s Next President? by Brian Winter The environmentalist who predicted the crisis is now a contender for 2018. But she has her own challenges to face.Full text available. Ciro? Serra? 10 Candidates Who Could Become Brazil’s Next President by Brian Winter A very early look at the race to … Read more

Rethink the War on Drugs, President Santos Says by President Juan Manuel Santos The U.S. and Latin America should work to strike criminal organizations where it hurts them most – their finances. Full text available. Heal the Relationship With Mexico by Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan It will take much more than “xenophobia, irresponsibility and total disregard … Read more