Chile’s new president may govern as a moderate, but there are risks of a more radical approach.
The Question Facing José Antonio Kast
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Patricio Navia
The Implications of Mexico’s Stubborn U.S. Trade Surplus
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Alfredo Coutino
Upcoming trade negotiations could be affected by Mexico’s widening trade surplus with the U.S., an economist writes.
Why Lula Is Struggling
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Brian Winter
Brazil’s October election now looks like a coin-flip, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Cuba’s Military: The Institution Washington Cannot Ignore
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Brian Fonseca
Negotiating with Cuba’s armed forces will make some uncomfortable, but it may be the only viable path to change.
Colombia: Meet the Candidates 2026
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Rich Brown
Violence and corruption top voter concerns ahead of the first round of presidential elections on May 31.
In Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz Faces an Electoral Stress Test
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Gabriela Keseberg Dávalos
The March 22 subnational elections are a critical bellwether of support for the president in Bolivia’s shifting political landscape.
Uruguay’s Orsi Confronts Economic Headwinds and Shifting Geopolitics
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Nicolás Saldías
One year into his term, President Yamandú Orsi has made moderate gains in security and trade diversification amid new foreign policy pressures and a slowing economy.