AQ Podcast: The Hard Choices Facing Brazil’s Government
Brazilian economist Monica de Bolle on where Bolsonaro’s coronavirus response gets it wrong – and how the government can protect both people and jobs
How to Think About the Lockdown Decision in Latin America
Closing a country is a moral dilemma, and it goes deeper than whether we are choosing lives over the economy.
The Millennials Guiding Latin American Economies In Crisis
They came of age during the last recession. Now they’re at the wheel as the next one approaches.
AQ Podcast: The Coronavirus’ Economic Toll on Latin America
Which countries are most vulnerable? Latin America expert Shannon O’Neil joins AQ’s editor-in-chief to discuss.
Coronavirus and Latin America: 4 Possible Outcomes
The impact on politics and economies could be felt for years to come, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Mexico’s Economic Slump Might Last Years. Here’s Why.
Disappointing zero growth in 2019 was probably not just a “cyclical” downturn.
Can Colombia’s Government Afford a Pension Reform?
President Iván Duque pledged not to propose changes to retirement payments. But it appears he’ll try anyway.
How Coronavirus Poses New Risks to Latin America’s Sputtering Economies
The outbreak in China has already affected economic sectors in Latin America. Is there more to come?
Trapped: What If Chile Ends Up Like Argentina?
It wouldn’t be the first country to get stuck in the classic “middle-income trap”.
A New Way Forward for Brazil’s Economy
Brazil’s current Congress has an opportunity to set the country back on track. But reform will not come easy.
The Economic Challenges Facing Bolivia’s Next Government
The country’s political crisis has masked concerning macroeconomic trends.
Latin America’s Economies in the Decade Ahead: Three Key Opportunities
The region’s governments need to “fix their roofs while the sun is shining.”
Why Latin America’s Protests Could Slow Brazil’s Economic Reforms
Demonstrations across the continent have investors wondering if the same could happen in Brazil – and upend the government’s economic reform agenda.
The IMF, Argentina and Ecuador: Have Lessons Been Learned?
The lender’s emergency role means it must always deal with risk, a former official writes.
Argentina: No Plan B, and No Easy Choices
The next government will have to resolve the debt issue while also worrying about the actual economy.
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