As state spending rises, money from the diaspora is an economic lifeline—but it comes at a steep cost.
Americas Quarterly
In Honduras, Xiomara Castro’s Government Is Caught in the “Remittances Trap”
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Gina Kawas
AQ Podcast: The Ups And Downs Of Lula’s First Six Months
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AQ Online
Political analyst Thomas Traumann on the challenges of Lula 3 and why economic performance has been a lifeline
A Crucial Trial For Brazil’s Right—and Democracy
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Guilherme Casarões
The electoral court may strip former President Jair Bolsonaro of political rights for eight years.
What Peronism’s White-Knuckle Deal Means for Argentina’s Presidential Race
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María Esperanza Casullo
Economy minister Sergio Massa emerged triumphant, aiding the struggling ruling bloc—but unity is a work in progress.
A Tough Year for Anti-Corruption
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Geert Aalbers, Brian Winter, Emilie Sweigart
This year’s CCC Index highlights a more difficult environment for efforts to combat graft.
Seven Decades After Guatemala Coup, Bernardo Arévalo Sees a Dramatic Rise
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Will Freeman
The son of a trailblazing president will face a powerful political establishment in a runoff election.
Venezuela’s Fickle Economic Recovery Is Falling Apart
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Tony Frangie-Mawad
The 2022 growth spurt is waning while the electoral process is heating up.