Fleeing crime on Ecuador’s mainland, one family discovers how even an island paradise can be difficult.
Americas Quarterly
Photo Essay: Undocumented in the Galápagos
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Yuri Segalerba
Q&A: The Upstart Brazilian Filmmakers With a Growing Pile of Awards
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Jack Quinn
AQ spoke to a founder of Filmes de Plástico, whose films tell overlooked stories about everyday life in Brazil.
Erika Hilton’s Battle Against Brazil’s Conservative Congress
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Angela Boldrini
The trailblazing first-term trans legislator is pursuing minority rights during an uncertain moment for Brazil’s left.
A (Relatively) Bullish Case for Latin America
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Brian Winter
Far from global crises but near vital markets, the region has what the world needs right now, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
Democracy Is Reason for Optimism on Latin America
Many countries are emerging stronger from tests to democratic institutions, writes AS/COA’s President and CEO in the new issue of Americas Quarterly.
A Missing Maid, a Stranded Child—and an Unlikely Bond
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Ena Alvarado
A debut film examines the possibilities for tenderness across divides of race and class in the booming Dominican Republic.
This Peruvian Artist Is Turning Colonial History Upside-Down—Literally
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Jorge Gallo
Sandra Gamarra Heshiki’s inverted portraits challenge idealized notions of Peru’s history.