WEBCAST: Latin America’s Resurgent Armed Forces
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The region’s militaries are back in public view. Watch AQ’s discussion on the political and economic impacts.
Democracy & Elections
The Big Question Facing AMLO in 2020
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The need to offer concrete results could make the next 12 months the most important of López Obrador’s presidency.
Five Things to Know About Peru’s Jan. 26 Election
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The coming vote offers a big opportunity for Peru’s anti-corruption fight, and could set the stage for presidential elections next year.
How to Explain Maduro’s Radical Move Against Guaidó
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The government’s blockade of the National Assembly on Jan. 5 seems to have run counter to its own 2020 election strategy. Can the opposition capitalize?
“É Complicado”: O relacionamento entre Bolsonaro e os militares
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As Forças Armadas ainda têm papel-chave no governo Bolsonaro. Mas, após uma onda de demissões e brigas, alguns dizem que a relação passa por dificuldades.
AMLO’s Election: Latin America’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s
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Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s persistence paid off, but his predecessors’ incompetence delivered the prize.
“It’s Complicated”: Inside Bolsonaro’s Relationship with Brazil’s Military
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Brazil’s military still plays a major role in Bolsonaro’s government. But after a wave of firings and public disputes, some say the relationship is in trouble.
How Chile Can Avoid Brazil’s Fate
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Chile’s challenges are more than skin deep. As things stand, the political establishment will be hard-pressed to face them.
Four Female Presidents: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s
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For 58 days, Latin America made history as four women served simultaneously as heads of state.
Dilma’s Impeachment: LatAm’s Biggest Stories of the 2010s
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The first of an AQ series revisiting the decade’s 10 most important stories, and why they really mattered.
Is Brazil Next?
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Most Brazilians are unhappy with Bolsonaro. But that doesn’t mean Latin America’s protest wave will spread here, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Why Mexico’s Opposition Has Struggled to Slow AMLO Down
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Recent congressional fights show the strength of the president’s political movement – and the limits of his opponents.
Why Is South America In Turmoil? An Overview
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A broad look at how we got here, from the director of the Institute of Latin American Studies at Columbia University.
The Lesson from Chile: Dismiss Voters at Your Own Peril
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Demands for broad constitutional change are not new – and politicians should have listened.
