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The Americas Quarterly Podcast
The AQ Podcast is a conversation on politics and economics in Latin America hosted by Brian Winter, contributing editor for Americas Quarterly
Episodes
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Argentina’s Elections and Reasons for Hope
Argentina is approaching October elections with an annual inflation above 100%, poverty levels at around 40% and the possibility of tipping into recession…
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Latin America's Green Energy Opportunities
Latin America’s transition away from fossil fuels is well underway, with an average 60% of renewables in its power mix. If the region can continue down this…
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Lula 3 So Far
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s third term as president of Brazil will soon reach its 100-day mark. The specters of Jair Bolsonaro’s constant attacks on…
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Changing U.S. Policy Toward Venezuela
At a moment when Nicolás Maduro commemorates 10 years in power in Venezuela, the opposition has agreed to participate in presidential elections in 2024…
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Gustavo Petro's Challenging Moment
Colombia's president, Gustavo Petro, is going through a rocky period in his administration. There have been challenges on the security front. The handling of a…
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Luis Rubio on Why Mexico’s AMLO Is More Vulnerable Than You Think
More than 100,000 Mexicans protested last weekend against President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's proposed changes to the country's electoral institute. The…
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How Organized Crime Is Changing In Latin America
Organized crime has shaped people's lives in places like Mexico, Colombia and Brazil for decades. Recently, historically calmer places like Chile, Ecuador and…
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Ecuador: President Lasso in Trouble?
Ecuador's conservative president Guillermo Lasso had his work cut out for him when he came into office in 2021. Elected partly because of a split in the…
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Uruguay’s Lessons for the World
In many ways, Uruguay is in a class of its own in Latin America. The country has the region's highest per capita income, its lowest poverty rate and among its…
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Ways Forward for the Amazon
With the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a third term in Brazil, the international community expects the country to curb the aggressive deforestation…
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Peru’s Crossroads
Peru's crisis continues to rage, with protests almost daily on the streets of Lima. A long history of issues explains the current situation. Peru’s economic…
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Lula’s Challenging Path Forward in Brazil
Following attacks on Brazil’s capital, the focus is on putting the country back together. The challenges are immense and wide-ranging: how to deal with…
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The White House’s Juan Gonzalez on Mexico Relationship, Venezuela and More
U.S. President Joe Biden is in Mexico this week, at a time when the administration is facing a host of issues around Latin America. In this special episode…
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How China’s Presence In Latin America Is Changing
In the last two decades, China has been a fundamental part of Latin America's economies. But the relationship is far from static. In today’s episode, we’ll…
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Bonus Edition: What Victory Means for Argentina
After over 30 years, Argentines can finally say, once again, that they are the world's football champions. The victory brought millions to the streets in…
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What Does 2023 Hold for Latin American Economies?
In this episode, Brian Winter and Alberto Ramos, head of Latin America economic research at Goldman Sachs, assess the state of the region's economies as we…
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Moisés Naím on Latin America’s Bright Spots and Challenges
It’s been a difficult decade for much of Latin America, but there are also some causes for optimism. As 2022 draws to a close, Moisés Naím, one of the region’s…
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"A Make-or-Break Moment For Mexican Democracy"
Recent protests have illuminated a political divide in Mexico. First, thousands took to the streets to protest against President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's…
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Argentina: Trying to Avoid Another 2001
Memories of the December 2001 protests in Argentina arise whenever the country's social, economic and political crises deepen. Now, conditions are ripe for…
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Lula’s Plans for a Divided Brazil
The election in Brazil is over, but the country remains divided and there are considerable challenges ahead for President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In…
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Is Bukele or Boric the Future of Latin American Politics?
Millennials account for 23% of Latin America’s population, or roughly 155 million people. Two of them are already at the helm of their countries, Gabriel Boric…
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How Evangelicals Are Transforming Politics in Latin America
The spread of evangelical Christianity is changing politics in Brazil, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and elsewhere in Latin America. In this episode of The Americas…
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Former President Solís on Central America: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The backsliding of democracy is a reality in many parts of the world, and Central America has been no exception. Nicaragua is under an authoritarian regime. El…
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New Unrest in Cuba: What it Means
Cuba is facing a mixture of short-term and long-term problems. Hurricane Ian has devastated the island. This came amid a long period of setbacks, including a…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastBrazil’s Surprising Election: What’s Next?
Brazil's election results were much tighter than many predicted and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and President Jair Bolsonaro are headed to a…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastGustavo Petro: What We’ve Learned So Far
Colombian President Gustavo Petro was elected promising huge reforms. But since taking office, he has given mixed signals regarding how far, and how fast, his…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastA Reset for Chile and Gabriel Boric
As the dust begins to settle on Chileans’ emphatic rejection of their proposed new constitution, the political class has started negotiations for a new…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastBrazil’s Election and the Risk of an Institutional Standoff
Brazil’s election is now entering its final stage, and President Jair Bolsonaro is consistently trailing former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. If the…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastLatin America’s New Pink Tide and a Look at Brazil
There is an unmistakable trend in Latin American politics today: the left is in charge in some of the region’s largest countries — Chile, Bolivia, Argentina…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastDenise Dresser on Mexico-US Relations and What AMLO Really Wants
It has surprised many that there have been more disagreements between the US and Mexico under a Democratic presidency than under a Republican one. What…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastColombia's Petro Prepares for Government
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro will take office on August 7 with a lot on his plate. The country’s first ever leftist president has promised substantial reforms to…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastCrisis in Argentina & the Road to 2023 Elections
The surprise resignation of Argentina’s economy minister has raised concerns of an even deeper political and economic crisis. Where is the country headed? In…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastWhat a Global Recession Might Mean for Latin America
Across Latin America, talk is turning to the possibility of a global recession. How vulnerable is the region, and which countries might do better than others?…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastLuis Alberto Moreno on Colombia’s Elections and Latin America’s Upside
Colombia’s June 19 runoff between two strongly anti-establishment candidates tells us a lot about what’s happening in today’s Latin America, says Luis Alberto…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastChanges in Venezuela
A modest degree of change appears to be underway in Venezuela. There are signs that a years-long economic crisis may finally have bottomed out. And the…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastHaiti's Political Crisis: An Overview and Ways Forward
In the past year Haiti has lived through the assassination of a president, multiple natural disasters and an exodus of people. Now, a simmering political…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastCould Jair Bolsonaro Still Win in Brazil?
Despite a host of challenges, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro appears to be in a stronger position to win re-election in October than many expected. Though…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastFrom El Salvador to Mexico and Brazil, Democracies Under Pressure
It's shaping up as another difficult year in Latin America for freedom of the press, judicial independence and separation of powers. From El Salvador to Peru…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastPetro's Race to Lose in Colombia?
Gustavo Petro is polling well in the run-up to Colombia's first-round presidential election on May 29. But recent events suggest the former mayor of Bogotá…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastGabriel Boric Gets to Work in Chile
Expectations are sky-high in Chile following Gabriel Boric's inauguration as president on March 11. But challenges abound, from tensions with Mapuche…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastThe White House's Juan Gonzalez on the Americas Summit, Ukraine and More
The war in Ukraine has become a litmus test for how governments in Latin America view the changing global order. How is Washington positioning itself as the…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastMexico's AMLO on the Defensive
Entering the second half of his six-year term, Andrés Manuel López Obrador's presidency has taken a contentious turn. What's behind the Mexican president's…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastA Lost Generation? The Crisis in Latin American Schools.
Students in Latin America missed more school because of the pandemic than any other part of the world. What will this mean for the region's long-term…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastThe Mystery of Pedro Castillo, Peru's President
It's been six months since Pedro Castillo was sworn in as Peru's president. But despite the threat of impeachment and a crisis in the mining sector, he has yet…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastLatin America’s Promising Green Energy Transition
Latin America’s transition away from oil and gas is well underway, with green energy investments bearing fruit in countries including Colombia, Uruguay…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastBrazil's Polarized Presidential Election
Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are early favorites in Brazil's presidential election next October. Can a "third way" candidate defy expectations…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastTrouble Ahead? A 2022 Preview of Latin America's Economies
Many Latin American economies bounced back strongly this year. Still, 2022 is likely to provide a reality check, says economist Alberto Ramos in this “from…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastNext Steps for Nicaragua
After jailing his opponents, Daniel Ortega won an election on November 7, extending his hold on power. On this episode, Nicaraguan journalist María Lilly…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastFake News, Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro
Fake news is a problem everywhere. But many believe Brazil will be the epicenter in 2022, as President Jair Bolsonaro, facing a difficult reelection bid, is…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastArgentina's Frenzied Election
With a month to go before the November 14 vote, Argentina's legislative election has already turned the ruling coalition upside down and thrown a wrench into…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastColombia: Is Radical Change Inevitable?
Optimism can feel like it’s in short supply in Colombia. An IPSOS poll in September found that 89% of Colombians believed the country was “on the wrong track”…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastSpecial Edition: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez
As a series of crises challenges Latin America’s democracies, health systems, economies and more, Washington appears more engaged in finding solutions than it…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastThe Race to Lead the New Chile
Change is in the air in Chile, with presidential and congressional campaigns heating up just as a constitutional convention gets to work rethinking the…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastVenezuela's Negotiations: What’s on the Table?
Negotiations between Venezuela's dictatorship and opposition leaders are set to begin in Mexico - the latest in a long series of such talks. Is this time…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastMexico’s Puzzling Corruption Referendum
On Aug. 1, Mexico will hold its first national referendum, understood by many as a vote on whether to put past presidents on trial. Some have questioned the…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastPedro Castillo Prepares for Peru's Presidency
Over a month after Peru's presidential runoff election, Pedro Castillo is expected to be officially confirmed as the country's president-elect in the coming…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastJair Bolsonaro Under Pressure
A congressional inquiry, a slow vaccine rollout and renewed threat of impeachment have put Jair Bolsonaro under intense pressure. But Brazil’s president could…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastInvesting in the Amazon’s Future
Illegal and unregulated economies are helping drive a spike in deforestation of the Amazon. Is an economic model possible that keeps the forest standing and…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastChile's Uncertain Future
The results of Chile's constitutional convention election shook markets and left many wondering what it all meant for the country just as a presidential…
The Americas Quarterly PodcastArgentina’s Fight Over Closed Schools
Kids in Latin America have lost an average of 158 days of face-to-face schooling, with more students out of the classroom than any other region in the world…