Vizcarra May Survive. But Peru’s Politics Look Fragile.
COVID-19 and economic crisis haven’t stopped a dubious push for impeachment.
The 87-Year-Old Critic Who Wants to Lead AMLO’s Party
Porfirio Muñoz Ledo helped López Obrador to the national stage. Now he wants to push the president’s party in a different direction.
Coming Next to Latin America: Even More Political Fragmentation
Expect even more outsiders in years ahead.
Rio’s Beaches Are Proof: Bolsonaro Is Winning the Narrative on COVID-19
Life in Brazil returns to normal, even if it shouldn’t.
This Soccer Star Could Be Peru’s Next President
George Forsyth, a popular mayor and anti-crime crusader, is leading early presidential polls.
Latin American Congresses Could Become Irrelevant – Unless They Adapt
The pandemic is exposing how legislative powers in the region are outdated and poorly prepared for the 21st century.
Needed: Latin Leadership for a New Inter-American System
The Americas are facing a once-in-a-century challenge. U.S. leadership of the IDB would undermine efforts to confront it.
Welcome to a New Age of Big(ger) Government in Latin America
The region’s public sector will grow after the pandemic – and the temptation to undo market-friendly policies will be hard to resist.
In Peru, Congress’ Move Against Immunity Isn’t What It Seems
A vote to strip privilege from lawmakers could actually further shield them from corruption charges.
Amid Crisis, Venezuela’s Maduro Deepens Control
A series of authoritarian moves have drawn a muted public response – and not just because of the coronavirus.
Morena Infighting Is Familiar. Is It Fatal?
A public leadership spat within AMLO’s party heads to the AG’s office.
AQ Podcast: Bolivia’s Polarizing Political Crisis Rolls On
An update from La Paz on a story that provokes fiery passions but little nuance.
A Nightmare Scenario in Brazil’s Institutional Crisis
A coup isn’t the most likely path, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief
The Cost of Delayed Votes in Chile, Bolivia and Beyond
The pandemic has postponed voting in a region where support for democracy was already on the decline.
COVID-19 May Ultimately Strengthen Latin America’s Democracies, Not Destroy Them
A hopeful scenario amid a time of catastrophe.
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