The ultra-conservative figure has surged as an option for voters alienated by the left.
Americas Quarterly
The Rise of José Antonio Kast in Chile
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Robert L. Funk
What’s With All the Imperial Spanish Flags in Peru (and Elsewhere)?
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Andrea Moncada
A nationalist turn among Peru’s right-wing parties — and some sectors of the population — points to increasing polarization.
How Latin American Governments Are Fighting Fake News
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Leonie Rauls
A close look at how governments are trying to curb the scourge of misinformation – to varying effects.
Book Review – Cuba: An American History
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Oliver Balch
Ada Ferrer dives into Cuba's deep connection with its northern neighbor.
Book Review: Torto Arado
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Camila Fontana
Itamar Vieira Júnior's searing novel has captivated Brazil’s literary scene.
Latin America’s Evolving Relationships with China
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Emilie Sweigart, Gabriel Cohen
Some of the region's presidents have strengthened ties with China during the pandemic, while others have sought to distance themselves. AQ tracks how eight governments have managed their relationships
Life in Oaxaca for the Ones Who Stayed Behind
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AQ Online
Photographer Eva Lépiz followed families in southern Mexico, from where many relatives have migrated to the U.S.