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.
The President Who Almost Wasn’t
Guatemala’s Bernardo Arévalo was nearly prevented from taking office. Now, can his drive to reform the country succeed?
El Presidente que casi no lo fue
El presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, estuvo a punto de ser impedido de asumir el cargo. ¿Podrá prosperar ahora su iniciativa de reformar el país?
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
Venezuela’s Crisis Is Polarizing Latin America’s Politics
Renewed migration from the South American country will supercharge the issue in domestic politics throughout the hemisphere. The region’s leaders can still contain the damage.
A Consensus-Seeker at the IDB
Ilan Goldfajn is trying to navigate Latin America’s deep polarization, while also pushing a “change of culture” at the region’s multilateral lender.
In New Book, Latin American Leaders Take on Existential Issues
A new book of interviews and scholarly articles argues adopting a comprehensive perspective is essential to fight political instability.
Por que os EUA e a China estão de olho no porto mais remoto do Chile
Punta Arenas se tornou relevante em meio às mudanças nas rotas marítimas, novas indústrias como o hidrogênio verde e a corrida pela Antártica. Os EUA e a China estão prestando atenção.
¿Por qué Estados Unidos y China se agolpan sobre un puerto en el sur de Chile?
Punta Arenas se encuentra en la intersección de rutas marítimas cambiantes, nuevas industrias como el hidrógeno verde y la carrera por la Antártida. Estados Unidos y China lo han notado.
Why the U.S. and China Suddenly Care About a Port in Southern Chile
Punta Arenas is at the intersection of changing shipping routes, new industries like green hydrogen, and the race for Antarctica. The U.S. and China have noticed.
AQ Podcast: What Trump Would Mean for Latin America Policy
A conversation with the Trump administration’s former ambassador to the OAS
Latin America in 2024: Five Trends to Watch
Despite mediocre growth, political risk is declining and cautious optimism is increasingly warranted.
Latin America’s Fertility Decline is Accelerating. No One’s Certain Why.
The unexpected trend, if it continues, may affect politics and budgets for years to come.
Africa’s Lessons for Latin America
Fellow members of the Global South show what a more unified regional approach can achieve.
Lecciones de África para América Latina
Integrantes del Sur Global demuestran lo que se puede lograr con un enfoque más consensual.
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