At the halfway point of his presidency, Petro is still trying to deliver on his vision for a more equal and secure Colombia, while also dealing with a difficult economic climate. What can we expect from his next two years in office?
Security & Defense
AQ Podcast | Gustavo Petro: The Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality
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AQ Online
U.S. Cybersecurity Diplomacy Is Helping Counter China
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Randy Pestana
A year after AQ’s special report on cybersecurity in Latin America, U.S. aid and collaboration are making some headway.
AQ Podcast | The Bukele Model: Why It’s Hard to Replicate
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AQ Online
In a region plagued by crime, some politicians are eager to replicate El Salvador's gang crackdown. Can the model spread?
In Latin America, the U.S. Is Relying Too Much on its Military
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Laura Tedesco, Rut Diamint
SouthCom has become the most visible bridge for political engagement in the region. That’s a mistake, the authors write.
Despite a Grim Today, Prosperity Is Still Possible in Haiti
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Xavier Michon
After years of dire events, a new transition offers a window to lay plans for societal success.
For Sheinbaum, a Security Challenge in AMLO’s Home State
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Will Freeman
Southern states like Tabasco are enduring increased criminal activity. How will Mexico's next government tackle the pervasive presence of drug cartels?
Latin America’s Murder Rates Reveal Surprising New Trends
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Robert Muggah, Katherine Aguirre
Homicide data from the region’s cities show signs of progress in some places and cause for concern in others.