Donald Trump and Latin America Policy

Donald Trump and the Return of the Monroe Doctrine

Juan Gabriel Tokatlian: Another Trump term would bring increased scrutiny of Latin America’s ties with China, and uncertainty elsewhere.

The UN’s Role in Addressing Venezuela’s Crisis

Beatriz Borges:?The multinational organization can take tangible steps in the wake of July’s election.

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AQ Podcast | What Kamala Harris Would Mean for Latin America Policy

How might a Harris administration differ from a second Biden term in its approach to the region?

Brazil’s Most Powerful Judge Is in the Spotlight—Again

Nick Burns: An escalating clash with Elon Musk and damaging revelations in the press are intensifying a long-running debate about whether the judge is too powerful.

In Mexico and Brazil, Anti-Corruption Efforts Seem to Have Faded

Marina Pera and Valeria Vásquez: Policies to fight graft are a low priority in both countries and have lost momentum in the region as a whole.

Morena’s Unchecked Power Will Test Mexico’s Institutions

Solange Márquez Espinoza: The party is in position to pass reforms with far-reaching consequences for Mexico’s politics and economy.

Peru’s Anti-Law Enforcement Turn Is a Threat to Regional Stability

Will Freeman: International pressure can stop Peru’s Congress from further dismantling the state’s crime-fighting capacities.

In New Book, Latin American Leaders Take on Existential Issues

Juan Cruz Díaz: A new book of interviews and scholarly articles argues adopting a comprehensive perspective is essential to fight political instability.

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