
Brazil’s Modernist Art Gets a Celebration in London
The 1920s movement is winning fans abroad, even as its legacy is embattled at home.

AQ Podcast | Cuba’s Unprecedented Crisis
What’s next for the Cuban regime as the country faces economic turmoil, an exodus of people and a hostile administration in the White House.

AQ Podcast | Brazil: Bolsonaro on Trial, Lula Under Pressure
President Lula’s popularity is low and political momentum could move to the right, as Bolsonaro faces trial and seeks international support.

REACTION: Trump’s Tariffs and Latin America
The baseline 10% tariff applies to many countries in the Americas, with notable exceptions.

Brazil’s Low-Key Operator
Gilberto Kassab is one of the country’s most important behind-the-scenes politicians, worth watching as the 2026 elections draw closer.

REACTION: Bolsonaro Will Stand Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ruled that former President Jair Bolsonaro will stand trial for attempting a coup. What happens next?

Bolsonaro and the Prisoner’s Dilemma
The former president’s possible arrest would reshape the electoral process into a broader political conflict, challenging the right.

Latin American Organized Crime’s Real Target: Local Government
Instead of seeking influence over presidents and legislatures, the region’s criminal groups are increasingly focusing on governors and mayors.

Trump and Lula Think Differently. Will They Find Common Ground?
The two leaders have diverging views on the future of BRICS and climate change. What can bridge the gap?

Brazil: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.

Stefania Bril’s Tender Disobedience
The pioneering street photographer documented 1970s São Paulo with gritty realism, humorous juxtapositions, and deep affection.

121 Years Late, A Brazil-Bolivia Bridge Takes Shape
Promised in a 1903 treaty, the Mamoré International Bridge is set to finally take shape—on a continent increasingly geared toward trade with Asia.

AQ Podcast | What to Expect from Latin America’s Economies in 2025
The chief economist for the region at Citigroup on the good numbers expected for 2025 and risks ahead

Lula’s “Golden Boy” at the Central Bank
Gabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.

Bolsonaro May Need His Trump Card
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro still has hopes of running in 2026, and will probably appeal for help from the next occupant of the White House.