What Nicaragua Gains From Russia’s Embrace
A new agreement with Moscow signals that the Ortega-Murillo regime will continue to tighten its grip in Managua, an expert writes.
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The Strategic Link Between USMCA and Critical Minerals
North American security requires that critical minerals be part of trade negotiations, writes a former Mexican ambassador to the…
AQ Podcast | Colombia’s High-Stakes Election
Sergio Guzmán on Colombia’s surge in violence and the upcoming May 31 presidential election.
Peru’s Chaotic Election — and Some Reasons for Hope
Peru’s 2026 election could bring greater political stability after years of chaos, but the runoff also raises fresh concerns…
In Colombia’s Election, Two Conservatives Fight to Face Cepeda
The race between De La Espriella and Valencia will likely define a potential presidential runoff.
Overcoming Latin America's Stubborn Productivity Gap
One of the region’s most pressing issues offers an opportunity to governments and private companies alike.
AQ Podcast | The Gray Tide: What a Rapidly Aging Latin America Means
Latin America is aging faster than any other region in the world. The political and economic consequences will be profound and…
Bolivia’s Reform Agenda Is Moving, but Slowly
President Rodrigo Paz promised to turn the country around, yet he is shying away from his own agenda.
Normalization Without Transition: Delcy Rodríguez’s Playbook
Venezuela’s greatest risk is not the absence of a political transition, but the simulation of one, an expert writes.
Why the EU-Mercosur Deal Matters in a Fragmented World
The agreement can be much more than a market-access framework for both blocs. Can political will make it work?
Latin America's Demographic Transformation - Americas Quarterly
Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas
The Gray Tide: Latin America’s Demographic Transformation
A perfect storm of plunging birth rates and rapidly aging populations will break over Latin America in coming decades. Is there a…
Latin America's Demographic Transformation by the Numbers
A deeper look at the shift’s nuances and impact on pensions and day-to-day life
NEW AQ: Latin America's Demographic Cliff Is Here
Falling fertility rates are already having profound political and economic effects.
To Manage Latin America’s Demographic Shifts, Support Women
The changes underway are the result of largely positive trends, although governments can do more to handle the transition.
A New Test for Peru’s Economic Resilience
A runoff between Fujimori and Sánchez, if confirmed, will put the country’s famous macroeconomic stability at risk, a former…
The Voters Flávio Bolsonaro Still Needs
Venezuela’s opposition seeks momentum amid Delcy Rodríguez’s rise and Donald Trump's backing, debating unity, elections, and the…
REACTION: Peru Braces for a Polarizing Fujimori-Sánchez Runoff
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez appear headed to a high-stakes runoff on June 7 after the first-round vote indicated critical…
Esnold Jure - Americas Quarterly
Jure is a policy analyst and Senior Fellow at Haiti Policy House, focusing on governance, development, and international affairs.
Is Argentina Ready for a Copper Moment?
Vast reserves of the metal and nine mining projects under review represent a unique opportunity for the country and investors…
Latin America’s Incomplete Liberalization Story
The region’s economies still revolve around commodities and low-productivity services. Better planning can help.
AQ Podcast | Javier Milei's Ups and Downs
Alejandro Catterberg, founder of Poliarquía, on the yellow warning signs flashing for Javier Milei.
A Play Revives Obama-Era Diplomacy
Julissa Reynoso’s autobiographical drama, Public Charge, provides stark contrasts with Latin America policy under Trump 2.0.
Can the Donroe Doctrine Help Deliver Stability in Haiti?
Getting it right in Haiti is good policy and politics for the Trump administration.
Venezuela’s Economy Is Accelerating, But Will Depend on More Than Oil
Pending reforms will determine whether momentum is sustainable under interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
Brazil’s Gangs in Trump’s Crosshairs
The possible designation of Brazil's PCC and CV as foreign terrorist organizations would carry consequences for banks, companies…
How Can Venezuela’s Opposition Regain Momentum?
Venezuela’s opposition seeks momentum amid Delcy Rodríguez’s rise and Donald Trump's backing, debating unity, elections, and the…
Colombia: Meet the Candidates 2026
Violence and corruption top voter concerns ahead of the first round of presidential elections on May 31.
REACTION: How Trump’s 15% Tariff Move Impacts Latin America
The region remains well-positioned to face the new levies, experts say.
Costa Rica’s Democracy Faces a New Test, But It Will Endure
The election of Laura Fernández extends Costa Rica’s populist experiment. Its democracy will weather it, for now, two experts…
Colombia's Bukele? Abelardo De La Espriella Surges Ahead
The right-wing frontrunner in Colombia’s election tells AQ he’s an “odd fish, but not a dangerous one,” and addresses questions…
REACTION: Laura Fernández Wins Big in Costa Rica
The right-wing, tough-on-crime president-elect will have a legislative majority and promises “deep and irreversible” change.
Why USMCA May Survive After All
USMCA review will test politics and economic realities. Preserving North American integration remains the least costly path…
The Trump Doctrine - Americas Quarterly
Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas
Brazil: A 2026 Snapshot
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
Can Brazil and the U.S. Reach a Deal on Rare Earths?
As Washington seeks to loosen China’s grip on high-tech and defense supply chains, Brasília holds a strategic play.
Tarcísio: Will He or Won’t He?
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.
Costa Rica's 'Safe Haven' Faces a Reckoning
The country is under an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.
China and Latin America - Americas Quarterly
China's Changing Priorities in Latin AmericaBeijing has become more focused on technology and military diplomacy as it…
Omar Lugo - Americas Quarterly
Lugo is an international correspondent and a former director of elestímulo.com and former editor-in-chief of El Mundo. He's been…