Latin America can expect U.S. assistance to focus on narrow policy goals, which will have wide-reaching effects.
Americas Quarterly
USAID Changes Reflect Short-Term, Transactional U.S. Policy
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Steven E. Hendrix
REACTION: Ecuador’s Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff
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AQ Editors
Daniel Noboa and Luisa González will face off in a second round on April 13.
Chile’s Pension Reform Makes a Case for Political Compromise
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Cecilia Cifuentes
The reform raises mandatory contributions and improves women’s benefits, while carrying a high fiscal cost.
As Maduro Goes Rogue, Trump Has Choices to Make
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José Ignacio Hernández
The U.S. can still go beyond pragmatic deals, countering Maduro by using oil as the ultimate leverage.
AQ Podcast | The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future
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AQ Online
An overview of Panama's historical ties to the U.S. and where the crisis might be headed next.
The Storm for U.S.-Mexico Ties Is Only Beginning
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Arturo Sarukhan
Even though Trump stepped back from the brink on tariffs, structural problems in Mexico point to continued trouble ahead.
REACTION: The Impacts of Trump’s Tariffs
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AQ Online
The decision could push Mexico into a recession, while the U.S. may see higher consumer prices and slower growth.