Bolivia's Failed Coup Attempt
AQ Editors: The army’s commander, Juan José Zúñiga, tried to seize power before backing down.
Brazil’s Lula is dealing with a selloff in financial markets and an increasingly hostile Congress. How has Brazilian politics changed since his first term in office two decades ago?
Patricia Garip: The region has the ideal mix of these vital inputs for green technology—but low prices and permitting lags stand in the way.
Cecilia Cifuentes: The government wants to overhaul the pension system, but a gradual modernization would be a more effective path.
Laura Glanc, Tatiana Rein Venegas and Alejandra Otamendi: Much can be done to prevent more murders, but only if decision-makers and society as whole are more proactive in tackling this pressing problem.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Robert Muggah and Katherine Aguirre: Homicide data from the region’s cities show signs of progress in some places and cause for concern in others.
A big-picture overview of Latin America’s economies, including the question of how much nearshoring is really happening
Tamara Taraciuk Broner: Maduro’s regime is impeding international observation and the right to vote, complicating an already uncertain electoral landscape.
Ryan Berg and Connor Pfeiffer: Washington needs a viable policy that balances a stricter line to protect critical U.S. interests at a vulnerable moment.
Solange Márquez Espinoza: The advance of the far right could impact FDI decisions and set the tone for the future of trade with the region.