
How U.S. Policy Toward Latin America May Backfire
Tariffs will squeeze the region’s economies and trade, and could drive deeper engagement with China, an expert writes.

Timeline: Guatemala’s 2023 Election Crisis
Traditional powers tried to control the 2023 election, but demonstrations and international support allowed a reformer to overcome a gauntlet of challenges.

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.

What Cartel FTO Designation May Mean for Mexico
Companies can take steps right now to mitigate the risks.

EVENT: Trump and Latin America: What Happens Next?
On March 11, 2025, Americas Quarterly hosted a conversation in New York about the rapidly evolving relationships between Latin America and the Trump administration.

AQ Podcast | Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America
An overview of what Trump’s arrival has meant for Latin America and how governments in the region are reacting to him

AQ Podcast | The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future
An overview of Panama’s historical ties to the U.S. and where the crisis might be headed next.

What Trump Really Wants in Panama
Whether it’s countering China, or pursuing a new U.S. expansionism, the president’s threats have already led to concrete action inside Panama, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Ten Keys to Understand Trump 2.0 and Latin America
Migration, relations with China and crisis points in Cuba and Venezuela are among the top issues the region will deal with under the new U.S. administration.

Why the U.S. Should Not Take Back the Panama Canal
There were good reasons to return the canal to Panama. Undoing it now would be a geopolitical disaster.

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?

Quatro tendências que definirão a América Latina em 2025
Do retorno de Donald Trump ao risco crescente das mudanças climáticas, o editor-chefe da AQ apresenta um panorama misto neste artigo sobre as perspectivas para a região.

Cuatro tendencias que definirán a América Latina en 2025
Desde el regreso de Donald Trump hasta el creciente riesgo del cambio climático, el editor en jefe de AQ presenta un panorama mixto en este artículo sobre las perspectivas de la región.

Four Trends That Will Define Latin America in 2025
From Donald Trump’s return to the growing risk from climate change, AQ’s editor-in-chief paints a mixed picture in this annual overview of the region.