Southern Cone & Brazil Archives - Americas Quarterly

Kast’s Cabinet Set to Confront Distinctly Political Challenges

Chile’s president-elect has rolled out a pro-business cast of ministers, tasked with finding political solutions, an expert writes.

Brazilian tech startup Agrosmart seeks to reshape Latin America’s agriculture.

AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.

AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.

AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.

AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.

In Paris and New York, curators present a new kaleidoscope of art from a critical region.

Jennifer Geerlings-Simons promises a novel blueprint for a delicate opportunity.

The right-wing former legislator won the presidency with a commanding 58% in the December 14 runoff.

As Washington seeks to loosen China’s grip on high-tech and defense supply chains, Brasília holds a strategic play.

President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.

A regional realignment appears to be taking shape. How durable could it be?

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.

After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.

Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast will face off in the December 14 presidential runoff.