Fighting this crisis will take big structural reforms. The fiscal balance must take a back seat.
Americas Quarterly
Colombia’s Way Out of the Crisis
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Luis Fernando Mejía
Can Brazil’s Armed Forces Protect the Amazon?
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Natalie Unterstell
A decree has given Brazil’s military temporary authority over the fight against deforestation – while government actions continue to fuel it.
How AMLO Became Latin America’s Fiscal Hawk
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Benito Berber
The Mexican president’s aversion to debt, macroeconomics and bail-outs risks aggravating the impact of COVID-19.
The Health Crisis is Changing Peruvian Politics
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Simeon Tegel
Enjoying popular support, Peru’s president is flirting with progressive politics.
AQ Podcast: Frontline Doctors on COVID-19’s Lessons for Latin America
Healthcare workers from Brazil, Chile and Ecuador weigh the impact of inequality and preparation.
Taiwan’s Last Stand in South America
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Tom Long and Francisco Urdinez
A case study in how the pandemic is shaping Beijing’s influence in the region.
Latin America’s Plans to Tax the Rich
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Brendan O'Boyle
Across the region, progressive tax reforms are gaining traction thanks to the pandemic.