Americas Quarterly
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Politics, business and culture in Latin America. An independent publication of @ASCOA
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China’s presence is Latin America is shifting to a more targeted, strategic investment in specific sectors of Chinese interest. AQ’s latest special report is out today. Read it here: americasquarterly.org/article/chinas…
Americas Quarterly will be closed during the holiday, and will resume publishing January 5. ¡Felices fiestas! Boas festas!
A contradiction defines Trump's Latin America policy: Elevating counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean while dismantling the anti-corruption frameworks meant to stop criminal organizations from becoming so powerful in the first place. americasquarterly.org/article/anti-c…
The administration’s decision not to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, among other choices, risks long-term damage to the region, says our expert. americasquarterly.org/article/anti-c…
Recent events in Venezuela are raising hopes that a transition in government may be in the cards. But any transition from an authoritarian regime presents risks that must be mitigated by thorough and comprehensive policy actions, say our experts. americasquarterly.org/article/a-road…
The U.S. should prepare humanitarian assistance and take other steps to help support a free Venezuela, two experts write. americasquarterly.org/article/a-road…
Despite trade tensions and political uncertainty, 2025 was not a bad year for Latin America’s economies, with growth of around 2.4 percent. What's ahead for 2026? On our podcast this week, we analyze the outlook for the region. Listen here: americasquarterly.org/article/aq-pod…
Yesterday, Chileans voted in a presidential runoff and elected right-wing José Antonio Kast of the Republican Party. With crime and immigration among voters’ top concerns, Kast was widely favored to win. Read expert reactions: americasquarterly.org/article/reacti…
The Trump Administration recently announced its new National Security Strategy, with Latin America playing a starring role. What are the implications of this new policy?
A rising crime rate, strain on the education and health care systems, as well as the state of the economy and unemployment, are among the main concerns on citizens’ minds for the February 1 election in Costa Rica. americasquarterly.org/article/costa-…
Over 3.7 million Costa Ricans are expected to elect a president on February 1. There are 20 candidates on the ballot. The top four leading the December CIEP/UCR poll are included in our analysis below. Read more about their platforms: americasquarterly.org/article/costa-…
On our podcast this week: A look at Donald Trump’s increasingly assertive Latin America strategy. americasquarterly.org/article/aq-pod…
President Trump’s new National Security Strategy places the Western Hemisphere first and promises to “reassert and enforce the Monroe Doctrine.” What does this approach mean for governments, businesses, and regional stability? americasquarterly.org/article/aq-pod…
Last week, Brazilian and U.S. officials formally reopened their critical minerals dialogue, with rare earths at the center. The meeting is the clearest indication yet that the countries are prepared to collaborate on the issue, says our expert. americasquarterly.org/article/can-br…
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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.
Rare earths are universally recognized as key to the global energy transition. But they also appear to have accomplished something almost as momentous: bringing Donald Trump and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva together. americasquarterly.org/article/can-br…
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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.
Mexico faces critical decisions regarding state-owned companies, fiscal deficit, and the nation’s low productivity, an expert writes. americasquarterly.org/article/sheinb…
After a smoother-than-expected first year in office, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is now facing several thorny economic policy decisions in her second year. americasquarterly.org/article/sheinb…
NEW: Uruguay's answer to Bukele is taking shape. President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while also upholding civil liberties and democratic norms, writes @NicSaldias. americasquarterly.org/article/urugua…
🎙️Right-wing candidates seem to be on a winning streak in Latin America. With key races ahead in 2026, how durable is this trend? @OliverStuenkel and @BrazilBrian debate this question on the AQ Podcast: americasquarterly.org/article/aq-pod…
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AQ Podcast | A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?
A regional realignment appears to be taking shape. How durable could it be?
What's ahead in Honduras as the vote count continues after Sunday's election? Read analysis on the next steps and what the results so far mean for the country, from @jenalear, @valevasquez13, @LawyersforHR and Lucas Perelló: americasquarterly.org/article/reacti…
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