What November’s U.S. Midterm Vote Means for the Americas
For now, the Democratic Party is likely to make gains that would affect U.S. policy toward Latin America on several key fronts.
AQ Podcast | The Mexico-U.S. Relationship’s Most Delicate Phase
What recent security concerns and a looming USMCA review mean for Sheinbaum and for Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Conundrum
Trump’s diplomatic pressure, AMLO’s influence, and a deteriorating economy are testing the president’s leadership, an expert writes.
The Strategic Link Between USMCA and Critical Minerals
North American security requires that critical minerals be part of trade negotiations, writes a former Mexican ambassador to the U.S.
Mexico: A Story in Three World Cups
Since first hosting the FIFA World Cup in 1970, the country has seen a remarkable transformation. This time, the challenge is security.
Q&A: Brenda Estefan on USMCA and U.S.-Mexico Ties
An expert dissects the bilateral relationship ahead of the July 1 trade agreement review.
A Play Revives Obama-Era Diplomacy
Julissa Reynoso’s autobiographical drama, Public Charge, provides stark contrasts with Latin America policy under Trump 2.0.
Mexico Still Has a China Problem
Strategic ambiguity no longer works in an era of geoeconomic pressure, two experts write.
The Implications of Mexico’s Stubborn U.S. Trade Surplus
Upcoming trade negotiations could be affected by Mexico’s widening trade surplus with the U.S., an economist writes.
“El Mencho”’s Death Will Test Mexico’s Meager State
The perennially under-resourced government may struggle to contain spiraling violence following the demise of a cartel leader.
REACTION: How Trump’s 15% Tariff Move Impacts Latin America
The region remains well-positioned to face the new levies, experts say.
Canada’s Alternative to Trump’s Doctrine for the Americas
A middle-power vision calls for a broader inter-American dialogue. Will it resonate with Latin American countries?
The Death (and Rebirth?) of the Mexican Right
New and unexpected figures are reshaping Mexico’s political opposition—and its ties with the U.S.
Washington’s Sharpening Stance on Mexico
As the U.S. reclassifies Mexican cartels as a national security threat, pressure on Mexico is intensifying—and the margin for miscalculation is narrowing.
Why USMCA May Survive After All
USMCA review will test politics and economic realities. Preserving North American integration remains the least costly path forward, an expert writes.
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