Southern Cone & Brazil
The Trump and Bolsonaro Time Machine
The two presidents’ penchants for looking to the past have the U.S. and Brazil on the wrong track.
Can Chile Convince the U.S. to Address Climate Change?
The likely impacts of climate change on security and migration could convince Trump to see the light.
How Selling Assets Could Help Revive Brazil’s Economy
A large privatization program already underway could help bridge the gap until reforms help boost growth.
The Gen. Z Voices Shaping Argentina’s Election
Social media savvy and outspoken, Argentina’s youngest voters are making Peronism cool again.
Bolsonaro’s Siege Against Law Enforcement Agencies
The former “Lava Jato candidate” is weakening the fight against corruption – and he is not alone.
Why the EU-Mercosur Deal Hinges on Germany’s Reaction to Bolsonaro
Economic and geopolitical interests clash with surging public concern about the environment.
Why Alberto Fernández Can’t Be Néstor Kirchner 2.0
If elected, Fernández will have a hard time reviving the late president’s legacy.
A Path to Ending Argentina’s Market Meltdown
Brazil’s 2002 crisis illuminates a way to calm investors, writes a longtime emerging markets economist.
Why Has Energy Spawned a Political Crisis in Paraguay?
A secretive deal brought Paraguay’s president dangerously close to impeachment – and risks splattering into Brazil.
Pension Reform Is Only the Start for Brazil. Can Bolsonaro Deliver?
Real growth hinges on a sustained reform agenda including changes to the tax code, writes a longtime Brazil expert.
This Brazilian State Seems to Have Turned a Corner on Violence. But Can It Last?
When AQ visited Ceará in 2018, it was among the most violent in the country. A lot has changed.
Mercosur’s Delayed Case of Free Trade Fever
The agreement with the European Union means more than trading with Europe.
Brazil Doesn’t Have to Choose Between the Environment and the Economy
President Jair Bolsonaro’s efforts to roll-back environmental regulations reverse years of innovative policymaking in Brazil.
The Newcomers Shaking Up Uruguay’s Election
A host of new faces and parties are adding uncertainty to this year’s presidential race.
