Latin America’s New Pink Tide and a Look at Brazil

Latin 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, Colombia and Mexico. Brazil, the biggest economy, could soon join this cohort if former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins the October election. This in many ways recalls the original pink tide of the 2000s. In this episode of The Americas Quarterly Podcast, international relations expert Oliver Stuenkel discusses what he expects f...

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What the Trump Doctrine Means for Latin America

What the Trump Doctrine Means for Latin America

2025 has been an extraordinarily active year for U.S. policy in Latin America. With the release of President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy, which places the Western Hemisphere first an...

11 Des 202530min

A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?

A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?

Right-wing candidates are gaining victories across Latin America. Chile will likely turn right in the upcoming second round of elections, Javier Milei made legislative gains in Argentina and in Bolivi...

25 Nov 202535min

A Right Turn in Chile?

A Right Turn in Chile?

Chileans head to the polls this Sunday, November 16. In the last election cycle, Gabriel Boric won following the massive 2019 protests that shook the nation to its core. At the time, it seemed Chile w...

13 Nov 202531min

Understanding Trump’s Military Buildup in Latin America 

Understanding Trump’s Military Buildup in Latin America 

The recent deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, has intensified speculation about Washington’s true objectives in the Southern Caribbean. In this episode of ...

30 Okt 202534min

Claudia Sheinbaum's First Year  

Claudia Sheinbaum's First Year  

Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum has hit the one-year mark of her presidency. In that time she has had to balance three key relationships: with President Donald Trump, with her still-powerful predecessor An...

16 Okt 202531min

Argentina: A Potential Lifeline for Javier Milei

Argentina: A Potential Lifeline for Javier Milei

Argentina’s President Javier Milei just got a much-needed boost from his ally, U.S. President Donald Trump. The White House has signaled plans for a $20 billion swap line to contribute to Argentina’s ...

2 Okt 202532min

How Crime Is Affecting Latin American Politics

How Crime Is Affecting Latin American Politics

Latin America is entering a packed election season, with Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru and Brazil all set to elect presidents in the next 13 months. This is happening just as organized cr...

18 Sep 202531min

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...

5 Sep 202525min

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