Joe Biden Answers 10 Questions on Latin America
The Democratic candidate responded in March to questions about Venezuela, climate change and more.
Young Central American Migrants, in Their Own Words
A review of Juan Pablo Villalobos’ The Other Side, a book for young adults on the realities of migration to the U.S.
Latin America Is Not Benefiting from the U.S.-China Trade War
Despite some short-term benefits, trade deviation to the region shouldn’t be expected to last.
Why Washington Is Right to Be Concerned About China in Latin America
As China strengthens ties with Latin America, the U.S. government needs to change how it trades with, and talks about, the region.
AQ Top 5 Inventores Latinoamericanos: Priska Díaz
Una madre y diseñadora que está mejorando la alimentación con biberón para bebés
Joe Biden: The Western Hemisphere Needs U.S. Leadership
Pulling back from Latin America will lead to gains in the region for Russia, China and others, warns the former vice president.
Celebrating Cross-Border Unity in the Age of Trump
Two timely new books offer a needed antidote to the president’s anti-Mexico rhetoric.
AQ Top 5 Latin American Art Activists: Edel Rodriguez
Known for his raw depictions of Donald Trump, this Cuban artist sees parallels between his past and present.
What Trump’s “America First” Means for Latin America
Smart great powers ensure their safety by befriending smaller neighboring countries. China is engaged in a high-profile charm offensive to overcome long-standing animosities and draw its Southeast Asian neighbors into its orbit, through trade agreements and massive infrastructure projects. The Russia of Vladimir Putin is working hard to regain influence in territories of the former … Read more
Immigrants Are Dying in U.S. Detention Centers. And It Could Get Worse.
Osmar Epifanio González Gadba, 32, hanged himself in March after three months in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in California while awaiting deportation to Nicaragua. Jean Carlos Jiménez-Joseph, 27, from Panama, hanged himself in ICE custody two months later, after 19 days in solitary confinement. The morning of his death, a … Read more
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen’s Retirement Is a Loss for Bipartisanship
Republican Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Miami) struck fear into the hearts of Democrats and career diplomats alike during her 2011-2013 tenure as Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A tough questioner, she championed hardline conservative views with the aplomb of a 30-year House veteran. But she is also one of those increasingly rare creatures – … Read more
Mexican DREAMers Use Fiction to Share Their Immigration Reality
Paper plays an outsized role in Amalia Rojas’ life. A lack of papers – or at least a lack of the right ones – diverted her college dreams when, at 18, she found out she hadn’t been born in the U.S. and didn’t have the legal status she needed to apply for financial aid. Six … Read more
AQ Top 5 Border Ambassadors: Beto O’Rourke
The U.S. congressman from El Paso who is trying to sell Washington on what the border is really like.
Here’s One Reason Trump Has Been Good for Democracy
Make no mistake: President Donald Trump’s policies may end up damaging the United States and bringing instability to the world order. But there is a silver lining. Since democracy is based on a contract between candidates who make promises and voters who believe them, Trump’s willingness to deliver on his campaign platform should be commended … Read more
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