Grading Iván Duque’s Pandemic Politics

Grading Iván Duque’s Pandemic Politics

Colombia has seen relative success controlling the outbreak of COVID-19, providing a needed boost in citizens’ confidence in President Iván Duque. But that could be changing. This week, AQ‘s Editor-in-chief Brian Winter speaks with political analyst Laura Gil about his initial response, recent slip-ups, and why Colombia’s fragile peace process is “on life support.”Guests:- Laura Gil leads the consultancy Diálogos y Estrategias, and is director of the political analysis site La Línea del Medio...

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Argentina’s Post-COVID Consensus Is Unraveling

Argentina’s Post-COVID Consensus Is Unraveling

The early days of the pandemic saw Argentines rally around their new president, Alberto Fernández. But “those days are over,” says pollster Alejandro Catterberg, who points to a resurgence in polariza...

30 Sep 202025min

Venezuela's Opposition Looks for a Plan

Venezuela's Opposition Looks for a Plan

Amid a pandemic and ongoing food shortages, politics isn't exactly the top priority for many Venezuelans. But fresh divisions within the country's opposition are likely to have significant repercussio...

17 Sep 202026min

The Lozoya Case Shaking Mexico: What to Expect

The Lozoya Case Shaking Mexico: What to Expect

The corruption case against former Pemex CEO Emilio Lozoya has turned Mexican business and politics upside down. But how much will the case ultimately change - and for whom? Transparencia Mexicana's E...

3 Sep 202027min

Finding Nuance in Brazil's Crisis

Finding Nuance in Brazil's Crisis

The situation in Brazil "feels pretty bad right now," says Arminio Fraga, a policy expert and former central bank chief. But on the podcast this week, Fraga sees reason for a nuanced discussion. He sp...

12 Aug 202023min

What a Biden Presidency Would Mean for Latin America

What a Biden Presidency Would Mean for Latin America

"The countries of the hemisphere are at an inflection point," writes Juan S. Gonzalez, a former special advisor to Vice President Joe Biden, in a new op-ed for AQ. Gonzalez spoke to AQ's Brian Winter ...

28 Jul 202042min

Latin America's Cities Are Changing – Maybe Forever

Latin America's Cities Are Changing – Maybe Forever

Today, the density and informality that often define Latin American cities have made them particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus. But that doesn't mean their future is a bleak one, says Eugene Zap...

16 Jul 202028min

Bolivia's Polarizing Political Crisis Rolls On

Bolivia's Polarizing Political Crisis Rolls On

Jeanine Áñez ascended to Bolivia's presidency on a promise to hold elections that could move the country out of a bitter political crisis. Seven months later, uncertainty lingers over when voters will...

17 Jun 202027min

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