The Coronavirus in Latin America

Wednesday, August 5, 2020  |  Luisa Horwitz, Paola Nagovitch, Holly K. Sonneland, and Carin Zissis

AS/COA Online looks at how governments are responding to COVID-19 across the region, as well the economic impact of the pandemic. ... Read More

LatAm in Focus: How Uruguay Got It Right

Thursday, July 16, 2020  |  Luisa Horwitz

Tales of pandemic mismanagement abound globally. PAHO’s Dr. Giovanni Escalante covers the steps Uruguay took to become a success story.  ... Read More

Uruguay's Luis Lacalle Pou and His Pandemic Honeymoon

Friday, June 12, 2020  |  Luisa Horwitz

The president hit the 100-day mark on June 9 with a solid approval rating after receiving praise for his government’s quick response to COVID-19.  ... Read More

How COVID-19 Is Changing Latin America's Election Calendar

Wednesday, June 3, 2020  |  Paola Nagovitch and Holly K. Sonneland

From Chile to the Dominican Republic, we look at where and how the pandemic is postponing going to the polls. ... Read More

AS/COA and Americas Quarterly Offer Ongoing Analysis on COVID-19

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

From a daily tracker of cases in Latin America, to podcasts and online events with public health experts, AS/COA is monitoring the novel coronavirus and its impact on the region. ... Read More

Update: A New President in Uruguay 

Thursday, February 27, 2020  |  Luisa Horwitz

Luis Lacalle Pou will need to tackle a slowing economy and rising crime after taking office on March 1. ... Read More

Three Priorities for Uruguay’s New President

Sunday, February 23, 2020  |  AQ Web Exclusive

Expect Luis Lacalle Pou to work quickly on these issues when he takes office on March 1. ... Read More

AS/COA Insider: Juan Cruz Díaz on What Lacalle Pou's Victory Means for Uruguay

Monday, December 2, 2019

The special advisor to AS/COA explains why the center-right candidate won the tight runoff and how the outcome affects the region. ... Read More