Surprising New Security Trends

Latin America’s Murder Rates Reveal Surprising New Trends

Robert Muggah and Katherine Aguirre: Homicide data from the region’s cities show signs of progress in some places and cause for concern in others.

AQ Podcast | Our Mid-Year Update on Latin America’s Economies

A big-picture overview of Latin America’s economies, including the question of how much nearshoring is really happening

Venezuela’s Election Faces Seemingly Insurmountable Obstacles

Tamara Taraciuk Broner: Maduro’s regime is impeding international observation and the right to vote, complicating an already uncertain electoral landscape.

The U.S. Counterweight in Mexico

Ryan Berg and Connor Pfeiffer: Washington needs a viable policy that balances a stricter line to protect critical U.S. interests at a vulnerable moment.

EU’s Elections May Have Unexpected Reverberations in Latin America

Solange Márquez Espinoza: The advance of the far right could impact FDI decisions and set the tone for the future of trade with the region.

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In Venezuela, Some Chavistas Are Quietly Drifting Toward the Opposition

Tony Frangie Mawad: A reshuffle in political sympathies may increase the opposition’s chances in the upcoming July 28 election.

AQ Podcast | Venezuela’s Election: How It Could Play Out

Venezuela's election is coming up soon. How likely is it that the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro will accept the result?

Igniting Guyana’s Long-Awaited Constitutional Reform

Desmond Thomas: A reform initiative may help to end historic polarization exacerbated by a booming oil industry as the 2025 election looms.

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