AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
Ecuador: A 2026 Snapshot
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Emilie Sweigart
Chile: A 2026 Snapshot
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Emilie Sweigart
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
Q&A: How Chile’s Democratic Institutions Hold Strong
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Miranda Mazariegos
Colombina Schaeffer, the director of Fundación Ciudadanía Inteligente, a regional NGO, explains Chile's civic strength.
Venezuela's Generational Democratic Opportunity
Susan Segal, AS/COA's president and CEO, writes in Americas Quarterly that a political transition depends on credibility and the restoration of democracy
How U.S. Companies May Return to Venezuela and Be Compliant
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Matteson Ellis
Washington has three ways to provide sanctions relief to the country and PDVSA. The cases of Syria, Sudan, and Iraq serve as historical references.
Maduro’s Fall May Shape Colombia’s Election
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Ricardo Ávila
Volatile relationships with Washington and Caracas are crucial wild cards in the upcoming presidential race.
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
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José Enrique Arrioja
Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.