AQ Podcast Archives - Americas Quarterly

High-level conversations about Latin American politics and economics with Brian Winter, the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly. These 30-minute interviews with leading observers give new insights on trends and current events in the region.

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AQ Podcast | Cuba on the Brink

CNN’s Havana bureau chief on the U.S. oil blockade, the crisis gripping Cuba, and what might come next for the island.

AQ Podcast | Rodrigo Paz’s Overhaul of Bolivia

Early policy changes on subsidies, foreign policy and investment mark a clear break from the MAS era.

AQ Podcast | A Defining Moment for Latin America

An overview of what recent events mean for the region’s political and economic outlook.

AQ Podcast | A Realistic Look at Venezuelan Oil

A longtime PDVSA executive discusses what political and economic steps are necessary for the Venezuelan oil industry to begin its long recovery

AQ Podcast | After Maduro: Risks in Venezuela and Beyond

Andrés Martínez-Fernández of the Heritage Foundation on what the capture of Nicolás Maduro might mean for the country and beyond.

AQ Podcast | Risks and Strengths of Latin America’s Economies in 2026

Latin America’s 2026 economic outlook, from Brazil’s election to Mexico’s evolving relationship with the U.S.

AQ Podcast | What the Trump Doctrine Means for Latin America

A look at Donald Trump’s increasingly assertive Latin America strategy

AQ Podcast | A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?

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

AQ Podcast | A Right Turn in Chile?

Patricio Navia on Chile’s upcoming election, and what it might mean for the economy.

AQ Podcast | Understanding Trump’s Military Buildup in Latin America

An analysis of what President Donald Trump really seeks to accomplish in Venezuela and beyond

AQ Podcast | Claudia Sheinbaum’s First Year

After a year of balancing Trump, AMLO, and public expectations, Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum is quite popular, but uncertainties lie ahead.

AQ Podcast | Argentina: A Potential Lifeline for Javier Milei

With midterm elections looming, can U.S. support keep Milei’s project on track?

AQ Podcast: How Crime Is Affecting Latin American Politics

Criminal infiltration of formal economies and politics is shaping elections in Latin America.

AQ Podcast | Brazil: Bolsonaro’s Trial

An analysis of the implications, in Brazil and abroad, of the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro

AQ Podcast | Bolivia’s Game-Changing Election

After years of MAS rule, Bolivia looks set for major change. In today’s episode, a look at the two candidates in the October runoff election.