ALCE held its first general assembly in Mexico in February, but faces questions about funding and political buy-in.
Americas Quarterly
Latin America Has a Space Agency. Now Comes the Hard Part
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Cyntia Barrera Díaz
The Crucial Challenge of Building Space Expertise
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Jeanette Nuñez
As Latin America acquires more space technology, workforce development will be key to reaping the benefits.
The Problem with Latin America’s Prison Boom
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Robert Muggah
Governments are building massive facilities to contain a growing inmate population, but the strategy could backfire.
A New Documentary Chronicles the Decay of Small-Town Cuba
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Ena Alvarado
The filmmaker returned home to find the town he grew up in disappearing, even as its artists continue to build a legacy.
NEW AQ: Latin America Looks to the Stars
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AQ Editors
The region has a huge opportunity in the booming global space industry. What is necessary to take full advantage?
Brazil’s Landmark Satellite Program
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Emilie Sweigart
Amazônia-1, the first satellite entirely designed and operated by Brazil, is part of a larger mission.
How Satellogic Is Trying to Reshape the Space Race
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Horacio Aizpeolea
The company founded in Buenos Aires is pushing competitors to rethink who owns the sky.