Amid popular anger and encroaching investigations, Alejandro Giammattei has worked to protect himself. He may succeed.
Americas Quarterly
Despite Protests, Guatemala’s President May Be Stronger than Ever
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Brendan O’Boyle
AQ Podcast: Mexico’s Puzzling Referendum
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AQ Online
Denise Dresser weighs in on the political game behind AMLO’s referendum on past presidents.
Mexico’s Farcical Referendum
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Denise Dresser
The upcoming “popular consultation” is designed to fail. AMLO knows it.
Why Cuba’s Díaz-Canel Is Still in Trouble
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Javier Corrales, Scott Brasesco
Protests may seem to have subsided. But the president's outdated authoritarian tactics will create more instability.
Colombia’s Protests Could Create an Opening for the Center
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Leonie Rauls
As politicians on the left and right fuel polarization, signs of an appetite for centrist politics are starting to show.
Inequality Is Brazil’s Achilles Heel
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Cecilia Tornaghi
The agribusiness boom isn’t enough to combat the deep social gaps hindering Brazil’s growth.
NEW AQ: Where Are Latin America’s Leaders? Look to Its Cities.
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AQ Online
The most effective leaders during the pandemic have been mayors. It’s interesting to examine why.