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U.S. President Joe Biden stands with Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader, Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou and Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 3, 2023, at the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders' Summit meant to boost U.S. investment in Latin America and counter China's growing influence in the region.

Did Biden’s Latin America Summit Offer Too Little, Too Late?

APEP suffers from a shortfall of ambition and participation, leaving out the region’s biggest economy, writes a foreign relations expert.

AQ Podcast: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez on the Venezuela-U.S. Deal

President Biden’s top Latin America aide on an agreement that has been months in the making.

Oresidente Lula fala à imprensa durante a cúpula da União Européia e a CELAC em julho.

Lula é antiamericano?

É complicado, escreve o editor-chefe da AQ.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil's president, during the European Union (EU) and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday, July 17, 2023. The EU sees the summit as a key chance to reboot the bloc's relationship with the sub-continent as it competes for influence with China, tries to broaden support for Kyiv in its defense against Russia, and seeks to secure access to critical raw materials needed for its digital and green energy transitions. Photographer: Simon Wohlfahrt/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Is Lula Anti-American?

It’s complicated, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Is Uruguay’s Trade Agenda Poised for a Breakthrough?

After a surprise meeting with Joe Biden, Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou’s trade push got a boost—but it isn’t easy to open up to a world ruled by realpolitik.

AQ Podcast: Changing U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela

Former officials from both the Trump and Obama administrations argue the U.S. should support Venezuelan elections in 2024.

The leaders of Mexico, Canada and the U.S. met at the North American Leaders' Summit in Mexico City, but left USMCA disputes on the back seat.

USMCA Disputes Left on Back Seat at ‘Three Amigos’ Summit

Amid dramatic global headlines, the three leaders struggle to make good on common goals.

AQ Podcast: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez on Mexico Relationship, Venezuela and More

A look at the Biden administration’s Latin America policy.

Highlights from the Summit of the Americas

AQ reports the latest on initiatives designed and agreements reached related to the Summit.

A Speech Biden Won’t Give at the Summit of the Americas

AQ’s editor-in-chief imagines what an honest, no-taboos speech in Los Angeles could sound like.

A Less Obvious Key to Latin America’s Recovery: the US Treasury

President Biden should make better use of tools to help the region recover, including the IDB.

AQ Podcast: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez on the Americas Summit, Ukraine and More

An extended interview with President Biden’s top Latin America aide.

Europe’s Window of Opportunity on Venezuela Is Closing

If they act quickly, the EU and the US can achieve a greater alignment of diplomatic and economic pressure.

Thomas Shannon: The US Steps Back from the Brink

Washington is still recovering from the failed insurrection, but there are some reasons for optimism, writes one of the country’s most accomplished former diplomats.

Biden y AMLO: Reset o desastre

Las políticas sobre seguridad, migración y comercio tienen que evolucionar. Y algo de diplomacia personal ayudaría también.