Despite having a minority in the upper house, the ruling Pacto Histórico may get the toned-down proposal approved. The House of Representatives will be tougher.
Americas Quarterly
Petro’s Pension Reform Tests Colombian Senate
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Ricardo Ávila
Lula’s Gift to Bolsonaro
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Thomas Traumann
The Brazilian president's attacks on Israel reinforce political polarization and give the opposition room to breathe.
Maduro’s New Crackdown on Venezuela’s Civil Society
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Tony Frangie-Mawad
The regime is reactivating a dormant NGO bill, adding to fears of Nicaragua-style repression ahead.
AQ Podcast: Today’s LGBTQ+ Politics in Latin America
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AQ Online
An expert's overview of the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the region, and how they relate to politics.
Why the U.S. and Europe Should Work Together on Latin America
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Gabriel Cohen, Andrea Colombo
Issues like supporting democracy and combating organized crime demand a triangular approach—but the obstacles are sizable.
Right-Wing Populism Hasn’t Thrived in Mexico. Why?
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Carin Zissis
A centrist population and the president’s ability to set the agenda leave little space for conservative outsiders.
Venezuela Stops Pretending. The World Should, Too
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Brian Winter
The international community faces tough decisions once again, after a high-profile arrest and expulsion.