Fifty Years On, the “Chicago Boys” Remain Difficult to Discuss
A new book tries to address the thorny, still evolving legacy of Chile’s radical free-market reformers.
Why Is Latin America So Vulnerable to Cyberattacks? We Ran the Numbers.
The region’s digital adoption is high, but security measures are lacking, AQ’s rundown of key cyber indicators reveals.
Cybersecurity: The Next Frontier of U.S.-China Competition in the Americas
The U.S. can do more to shield Latin America and the Caribbean from cyber threats—and ensure it remains a preferred partner.
O dramático ataque cibernético que colocou a América Latina em alerta
A região é a mais vulnerável a ataques cibernéticos—e serviços essenciais não estão seguros. O que pode ser feito?
Susan Segal: Latin America’s Cyber Issues Need Attention from the Top
Bottom-up approaches won’t be enough to solve cybervulnerability challenges quickly, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
Novo na AQ: Paraíso de hackers: Por que a América Latina é tão vulnerável a ataques
O amor da América Latina por tecnologia tem um custo oculto: a vulnerabilidade a ataques cibernéticos. Este especial da AQ mostra quais são os riscos e o que pode ser feito para lidar com eles.
In Lima, Money Can’t Save You from Loneliness in Old Age
A new novel follows seniors left behind in a changing city, as they prepare to make a final, radical decision.
The Risks to Colombia’s Delicate ELN Ceasefire
Both sides of the negotiations must address three key topics for peace efforts to go forward.
Surveillance Technology Is on the Rise in Latin America
Officials scrambling to address crime—and, sometimes, spy on opponents—are turning to surveillance technologies with little oversight.
Behind a Rise in Latin America’s Violent Crime, A Deadly Flow of Illegal Guns
Weapons diverted from the U.S. and from militaries are plaguing the region. Governments can do more to combat the phenomenon.
In Chile and Elsewhere, Crime Is the New Corruption
Sunday’s election shows how violent crime is dominating the political debate throughout much of Latin America, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
U.S. Citizens Are Getting Caught Up in El Salvador’s Mass Arrests
Salvadoran-Americans are finding themselves behind bars, but their fate is not getting enough U.S. attention, writes a longtime Salvadoran observer.
As Concern Over Crime Rises, Chile’s Boric Shifts Right
The deaths of three police officers in the space of a month has added to the already acute security woes facing the government.
Iván Velásquez Is Facing His Toughest Challenge Yet
As Colombia’s defense minister, the former anti-corruption crusader is challenging criminal groups—and the military tasked with confronting them.
Ecuador’s Crime Wave and Its Albanian Connection
Criminal groups from the Balkans are helping turn the country into a major hub for illegal exports.
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