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Latin America and the Caribbean: A 2026 Snapshot

AQ tracks political and economic trends as well as key indicators to watch in 12 countries.

Chile: A 2026 Snapshot

AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.

Q&A: How Chile’s Democratic Institutions Hold Strong

Colombina Schaeffer, the director of Fundación Ciudadanía Inteligente, a regional NGO, explains Chile’s civic strength.

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.

President-elect José Antonio Kast waves a Chilean flag during an election night rally in Santiago on Dec. 14, 2025.

REACTION: What José Antonio Kast’s Victory Means for Chile

The right-wing former legislator won the presidency with a commanding 58% in the December 14 runoff.

Voters at the National Stadium in Santiago, a polling station during the general election held on November 16, 2025.

Chile: From Rebellion to Resilience

After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.

Jeannette Jara (left) and José Antonio Kast (right)

Chile: Meet the Candidates 2025

Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast will face off in the December 14 presidential runoff.

Jeannette Jara, left, and José Antonio Kast, right, vote in Chile's Nov. 16 presidential election

REACTION: Jara and Kast Head to Chile’s Presidential Runoff

A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.

AQ Podcast | A Right Turn in Chile?

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

A New Museum Celebrates Chile’s 19th-Century Immigrants

Its exhibitions in Valparaíso showcase the waves of newcomers who shaped the port city’s heyday.

AQ Podcast: How Crime Is Affecting Latin American Politics

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

José Antonio Kast speaks during the July 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Camboriu, Brazil. Chile’s Right Is Gaining Momentum: Polls show conservative candidate José Antonio Kast leading in the November 16 presidential election.

Chile’s Right Is Gaining Momentum

Polls show conservative candidate José Antonio Kast leading in the November 16 presidential election.

Chile’s Embattled Lithium King

SQM’s new state partnership faces growing scrutiny amid rising global competition for one of the world’s most critical minerals.

Q&A: Vicky Murillo on Latin America’s 2025 Election Cycle

A political science professor explains how voters are shopping around this year.

Communist Party presidential candidate Jeannette Jara speaks at a rally in Santiago, Chile on June 29.

Chile’s Left-Wing Primary Surprise

Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara’s landslide victory is a blow to the traditional Chilean center-left and signals a more polarized general election.