![Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil's president, during the European Union (EU) and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday, July 17, 2023. The EU sees the summit as a key chance to reboot the bloc's relationship with the sub-continent as it competes for influence with China, tries to broaden support for Kyiv in its defense against Russia, and seeks to secure access to critical raw materials needed for its digital and green energy transitions. Photographer: Simon Wohlfahrt/Bloomberg via Getty Images](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1537182691-300x200.jpeg)
Is Lula Anti-American?
It’s complicated, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
![SANTIAGO, CHILE - FEBRUARY 23: View of a Chilean flag at the entrance of Paseo Bulnes on February 23, 2015 in Santiago de Chile, Chile. Santiago will be one of the eight host cities of the next Copa America Chile 2015 from June 11th to July 04th. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/LatinContent via Getty Images)](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-464956992-300x200.jpeg)
A Spotlight on Chile’s “Feminist Foreign Policy”
What it means, why it’s important, and what challenges remain.
![BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - JULY 6: Linda Caicedo of Colombia controls the ball during a training session ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 at FCF training camp on July 6, 2023 in Bogota, Colombia. (Photo by Andres Rot/Getty Images)](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1521015640-300x200.jpeg)
The Audience for Women’s Soccer Is—Slowly—Growing in South America. Now They Need the Funding.
The region is known for soccer across the globe, but still struggles to recognize its female athletes.
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AQ Podcast | Argentina’s Election: It’s (Finally) On
An overview of major candidates and how they might govern, with María Esperanza Casullo
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AQ Podcast: What Happened To Anti-Corruption Efforts In Latin America
A conversation on why anti-corruption investigations across the region seem to have lost steam.
![Interview with political analyst about Brazilian elections](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AQPodTraumann083122-300x199.jpg)
AQ Podcast: The Ups And Downs Of Lula’s First Six Months
Political analyst Thomas Traumann on the challenges of Lula 3 and why economic performance has been a lifeline
![Bolsonaro faces legal consequences for fomenting what some consider an attempted coup.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Bolsonaro-300x200.jpg)
A Crucial Trial For Brazil’s Right—and Democracy
The electoral court may strip former President Jair Bolsonaro of political rights for eight years.
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AQ Podcast | Nearshoring In The Americas: Hype And Reality
Shannon K. O’Neil on how Latin America is faring amidst big changes in the global economy
![BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - JUNE 14: Presidential Candidate of La Libertad Avanza Javier Milei gestures before an interview in the political TV show A Dos Voces on June 14, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentina's presidential election will take place on October 22, 2023. (Photo by Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images)](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1498579836-300x200.jpg)
Argentina’s Election and its “Barrani” Moment
The rise of an alt-right libertarian movement led by Javier Milei points to more than just the failure of politics as usual.
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Is Uruguay’s Trade Agenda Poised for a Breakthrough?
After a surprise meeting with Joe Biden, Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou’s trade push got a boost—but it isn’t easy to open up to a world ruled by realpolitik.
![Libertarian candidate for Argentina's presidency Javier Milei is a controversial outsider who may make a runoff.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GettyImages-1254924908-300x200.jpg)
Can Javier Milei Really Win in Argentina?
The outspoken libertarian is polling well. What are his chances of making, and winning, a potential runoff—and how would he govern?
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AQ Podcast: China’s Learning Process In Latin America
Rebecca Ray on how patterns of trade and investment in Latin America have evolved in recent years.
![Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets a leader from the Netherlands even as he has been criticized for his stance on the war in Ukraine and his lack of leadership on regional integration in Latin America and especially South America.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GettyImages-1253367794-300x200.jpg)
Lula’s Fraught South America Summit
Brazil’s effort to restart regional dialogue is good news. The challenge will be to keep it going once the second pink tide starts to ebb.
![Argentina's President Fernández and Chile's President Boric shake hands. The two countries have much in common, and Argentine politicians still look at Chile as a model.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Argentina-Chile-Photo-300x200.jpeg)
Surprisingly, Chile Is Still a Role Model for Argentina
At a time of acute crisis in Argentina, politicians on both left and right have cited their neighbor as an example to follow.
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AQ Podcast: Explaining Chile’s U-Turn
Patricio Navia on why the political pendulum seems to have swung right in Chile