From El Salvador to Mexico and Brazil, Democracies Under Pressure

From 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 to Mexico and beyond, fundamental rights are under pressure. What's behind the backsliding, and what can be done to push the region's democracies in the right direction? Tamara Taraciuk Broner, acting Americas director at Human Rights Watch, joins the AQ podcast for a tour of trouble spots around the region.

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Javier Milei’s Next Big Challenges 

Javier Milei’s Next Big Challenges 

President Javier Milei has made global headlines with his radical economic reforms and bold rhetoric, earning praise from figures like Donald Trump and Silicon Valley elites. At home, his record is mi...

16 Touko 202527min

Guatemala: Arévalo’s Tumultuous First Year

Guatemala: Arévalo’s Tumultuous First Year

Just over a year after Bernardo Arévalo’s tense but ultimately successful inauguration as president of Guatemala, his administration faces a complex mix of progress and mounting challenges. Elected on...

2 Touko 202529min

Cuba’s Unprecedented Crisis 

Cuba’s Unprecedented Crisis 

Cuba is facing its worst crisis in decades, with blackouts and a mass exodus that has seen 20% of the population flee in five years. In this episode, we shed light on everyday life amid ongoing econom...

17 Huhti 202521min

Brazil: Bolsonaro on Trial, Lula Under Pressure  

Brazil: Bolsonaro on Trial, Lula Under Pressure  

With Brazil about a year and a half away from the 2026 elections, political dynamics are shifting once again. The economy is growing at 3%, and employment remains high, yet President Lula’s approval r...

3 Huhti 202530min

Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Moment 

Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Moment 

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is enjoying remarkable popularity, garnering over 80% approval, while Mexico navigates shifting demands from U.S. President Donald Trump, economic uncertainty and ...

20 Maalis 202534min

How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Latin America: 2025 Edition

How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Latin America: 2025 Edition

Organized crime is a persistent and evolving challenge in Latin America. At the moment crime syndicates are seeing unprecedented financial gains, fueled not only by a surge in cocaine production—more ...

6 Maalis 202529min

Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America 

Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America 

A month into Donald Trump’s second presidency, Latin America has become a key focus of his administration. From high-stakes negotiations with Mexico to his stated goal of reclaiming the Panama Canal, ...

19 Helmi 202533min

The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future

The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, much focus was expected on Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba, but Panama has surprisingly taken center stage, even becoming the site of Marco Rubio’s fi...

6 Helmi 202528min

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