Ecuador and Guillermo Lasso: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Lasso narrowly won the 2021 election against a protégé of former President Rafael Correa. A conservative former banker, Lasso is seeking to open up Ecuador’s economy and enact judicial reforms while confronting a surge in criminal violence. He … Read more
Guatemala and Alejandro Giammattei: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Guatemala has lagged behind its neighbors in COVID-19 vaccinations under the right-wing former physician’s leadership. Organized crime and corruption remain entrenched, and Giammattei has overseen the removal of several high-profile anti-corruption prosecutors and judges, provoking nationwide protests and … Read more
Mexico and Andrés Manuel López Obrador: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. The former mayor of Mexico City has pursued his “fourth transformation” reform agenda, including large-scale infrastructure projects as well as an energy sector overhaul. Concerns about democratic backsliding mounted in 2022 as López Obrador increasingly lashed out against … Read more
NEW AQ: California Dreaming: Ambition Needed at Summit of the Americas
This June’s summit isn’t yet generating much enthusiasm. But there are several golden opportunities for cooperation, AQ highlights in this special report.
Peru and Pedro Castillo: An Overview
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Castillo’s lack of political experience has shown since his surprise win in 2021’s tight runoff election. By February, the socially conservative former schoolteacher and member of the far-left Perú Libre party had replaced his cabinet four times. There … Read more
Latin America Doesn’t Want a New Cold War
Regional governments should take steps to ensure they are “not once again a battleground for larger powers,” an Argentine scholar writes.
Will Russian Influence in Latin America Grow in 2022?
Russia’s aggressive diplomacy has paid off, and a new “Pink Tide” may make the region even more receptive.
REACTION: US Delegation Meets with Maduro’s Venezuela
Russia’s increasing influence in the hemisphere and a spike in oil prices after the invasion of Ukraine have led to calls for negotiations.
How Biden Can Get the Summit of the Americas Right
The gathering in Los Angeles could boost regional cooperation, if certain traps can be avoided.
WEBCAST: Navigating the China-U.S. Divide: A Challenge for Latin America
On November 17, AS/COA hosted a conversation on the evolving bilateral relationship and how it impacts Latin American countries.
Mexico’s Quiet Return to Diplomatic Leadership
As political tides turn in Latin America, AMLO is vying to position the country as a regional leader.
How Will Brazil Handle the US-China Rivalry?
Both superpowers are pivotal to the country. Choosing is not an option.
What’s Behind China’s Growing Push into Central America?
Growing tensions with Washington, and the post-COVID landscape, seem to provide an open door for Beijing.
Central America May Need an Embrace, Not a Wagging Finger
China, Trump and the pandemic have complicated Washington’s push for better governance, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Vaccine Diplomacy: A New Cold War
Russia and China have stepped up their influence in Latin America, complicating President Biden’s hopes of hemispheric dialogue.
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