El Salvador’s leader seems to be doubling down on his confrontation with Biden, although he faces numerous challenges ahead.
Americas Quarterly
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Stephen G. McFarland
Gabriel Boric and the New Left’s Old Problem
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Robert L. Funk
The Chilean candidate represents a class of Latin American politicians who appear more revolutionary than they really are.
A Decorated Physicist Mexico’s Government Wants Behind Bars
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Brendan O’Boyle
Julia Tagüeña Parga has found herself at the heart of a political clash over Mexican science.
Pedro Castillo Isn’t Out of Danger
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Andrea Moncada
Peru’s president survived Congress’s attempt to impeach him, but only for now.
AQ Podcast: Brazil’s Polarized Presidential Election
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AQ Online
An early in-depth look at the 2022 race, with one of Brazil’s leading political analysts.
How Biden’s “Democracy Summit” Might Actually Benefit the Americas
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Oliver Stuenkel
Debates should focus on home-grown threats to democracy such as inequality, fake news and the militarization of politics – rather than outside challenges.
Claudia Sheinbaum: Technocrat or True Believer?
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Benjamin Russell
Mexico City's mayor is an early favorite to succeed AMLO as president. An extended fight over energy reform sheds light on how she'd govern.