Martinelli’s Shadow Still Dominates Panama Election
The former president’s proxy candidate, José Raúl Mulino, leads the polls ahead of the May 5 vote.
AQ Podcast | Venezuela: Maduro’s and the Opposition’s Strategies
A look at what Nicolás Maduro and the opposition are hoping to accomplish with the July 28th election, which virtually nobody expects to be free or fair
AQ Podcast | The Shifting Sands of Organized Crime in Latin America
An overview of how homicide and other crimes are evolving in the region
Guatemala’s New Foreign Policy May Start with the U.S.
President Arévalo seeks to reinsert his country into the global stage, and his first U.S. trip may set the tone for the nascent administration.
Honduras’ Anti-Corruption Push Has Stalled
Despite former President Juan Orlando Hernández’s conviction in the U.S., progress on corruption in his country has been slow as a UN commission hangs in the balance.
Letter to the Editor: Lawfare in the Dominican Republic Deserves Attention
A response from AQ’s readers
El Salvador’s Economy Will Test Bukele 2.0
Bukele needs an IMF assistance program to regain access to international markets. Bitcoin and the erosion of the rule of law are stumbling blocks.
REACTION: Bukele Gets Election Boost for Second Term
Bukele’s party expanded its supermajority in El Salvador’s election, shaped by unprecedented reforms and court rulings.
A Brazilian Noir Writer Investigates Her Biggest Crime Yet
Femicide—the killing of women—is the subject of Patrícia Melo’s experimental novel, set on the edge of the Brazilian rainforest.
Has the Central American Migration Crisis Peaked?
A new book tracks the civil strife and botched U.S. policy behind decades of mass migration. But now, the patterns are shifting.
Can the Caribbean Farm its Way Out of Reliance on Food Imports?
CARICOM nations want to slash food imports by growing more of it at home. Experts call it a daunting but worthwhile challenge.
The Intense Year Ahead for Guatemala’s New President
Bernardo Arévalo faces severe obstacles to reform after a chaotic inauguration, but his reputation as a quiet conciliator matches the moment.
To Save Guatemala’s Democracy, the U.S. Needs Private Sector Friends
The U.S. and the EU can use economic incentives to convince the nation’s elite to support Bernardo Arévalo.
Guatemala Nears a Pivotal Moment on Taiwan
The next administration will face strong incentives from China to ditch Taiwan. The U.S. has an opportunity to step in.
Meet the Candidates: Dominican Republic
Incumbent Luis Abinader leads in the polls ahead of the Dominican Republic’s 2024 elections on May 19.
