Colombia’s Iván Duque Gambles On Reopening
The president has earned plaudits for his handling of COVID-19. But restarting the economy brings both health and political risks.
Brazil’s Economic Crossroads: Which Path Will It Choose?
Latin America’s largest economy entered the pandemic before it could heal from its worst recession in decades.
Don’t Forget About Ecuador
Despite Guayaquil’s healing, the country is still struggling. The private sector can help.
I Miss the Old Brazil
The boom years ended in disaster. But many ambitions of that era were wonderful – and should be revived, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
We Should Focus on Taxes, Not Debt
Latin America can no longer postpone developing strong tax regimes.
Blame Politics for Mexico’s Recession, Not Just the Pandemic
The economy was shrinking long before the virus arrived.
In Argentina, a Push to Make the Economy Work for Women
Mercedes D’Alessandro is bringing feminist ideals to public policy from her newly created post in Argentina’s economy ministry.
How Venezuela Should Think About Reopening Its Economy
Nicolás Maduro has little fiscal and political room to maneuver as scarcity and food insecurity worsen.
Let’s Think Small When it Comes to Development Banks and COVID-19
Subnational development banks in Latin America can help speed the recovery.
The Brazilian Town (Quietly) Experimenting with Basic Income
On the shores of Rio de Janeiro state, UBI is becoming a reality.
WEBCAST: Universal Basic Income: Panacea or Waste of Resources?
Leading economists from Argentina, Colombia and Brazil debate UBI and its role in mitigating the economic toll of COVID-19.
Colombia Needs to Think Bigger to Escape Crisis
Fighting this crisis will take big structural reforms. The fiscal balance must take a back seat.
How AMLO Became Latin America’s Fiscal Hawk
The Mexican president’s aversion to debt, macroeconomics and bail-outs risks aggravating the impact of COVID-19.
Latin America’s Plans to Tax the Rich
Across the region, progressive tax reforms are gaining traction thanks to the pandemic.
Los millennials guiando las economías latinoamericanas en crisis
Empezaron sus carreras durante la última recesión global. Ahora están al mando mientras se acerca la próxima.