El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele: Strong and Getting Stronger

El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele: Strong and Getting Stronger

In the year since President Nayib Bukele marched soldiers into El Salvador’s legislative assembly, his critics say the leader’s threat to democracy has only grown. Now, as legislative elections on Feb. 28 promise Bukele a long-awaited majority, there are fears about what that could mean for checks and balances. In the latest episode of the AQ Podcast, guest host Brendan O’Boyle speaks to lawyer and researcher Claudia Umaña about the election’s stakes, Bukele’s resilient support, and the impli...

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Brazil: Bolsonaro's Trial

Brazil: Bolsonaro's Trial

A landmark trial is underway in Brazil: former President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, stands accused of trying to overturn the 2022 election. Alongside military officials an...

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Bolivia’s Game-Changing Election

Bolivia’s Game-Changing Election

Bolivia's long-dominant MAS party has suffered a historic defeat, with its presidential candidate winning just 3% of the vote. The result reflects deep frustration over the country’s economic crisis a...

21 Elo 202530min

Resilience Amid Chaos: An Overview of LatAm Economies in 2025

Resilience Amid Chaos: An Overview of LatAm Economies in 2025

In this special mid-year episode, we take a step back for a look at where the region’s economies stand, and the picture is better than many expected. We evaluate the impact of Trump’s new tariffs, the...

7 Elo 202533min

Brazil vs USA: Risks and Possible Ways Out 

Brazil vs USA: Risks and Possible Ways Out 

A major confrontation is brewing between the United States and Brazil, driven by the return of Donald Trump to the White House and the deepening legal troubles of his close Brazilian ally, former pres...

24 Heinä 202533min

Colombia Enters a Turbulent Election Season

Colombia Enters a Turbulent Election Season

As Gustavo Petro spars with Donald Trump, violence is surging in Colombia ahead of next year’s elections. The attempted assassination of conservative presidential candidate Miguel Uribe in June set of...

11 Heinä 202533min

BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America  

BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America  

As Brazil prepares to host the 2025 BRICS Summit, questions are swirling about the future of the group, as well as China’s growing presence in Latin America. In this episode, we explore the shifting d...

26 Kesä 202529min

Bukele’s Latest Crackdown  

Bukele’s Latest Crackdown  

The recent arrests of two prominent critics of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele have sparked renewed concerns about the country's democratic backsliding. In this episode we discuss the detentions ...

12 Kesä 202527min

A Crossroads for Mexico’s Security 

A Crossroads for Mexico’s Security 

On May 20, two top aides to Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada were shot dead in a rare daytime attack, raising questions about security under Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum. Known for her tou...

29 Touko 202529min

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