What Trump Would Mean for Latin America Policy

What Trump Would Mean for Latin America Policy

Donald Trump is the presumptive Republican nominee, and polls show him with a chance of winning the election in November. With that in mind, in this episode we try to gauge what Trump 2.0 would entail for U.S. policy toward Latin America. Our guest is the former U.S. ambassador to the OAS (Organization of American States) under Trump, Carlos Trujillo. Trujillo continues to speak to the former president and is seen in Washington as an insightful voice on what might happen in Latin America shou...

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What a Second Trump Term Would Mean for Latin America

What a Second Trump Term Would Mean for Latin America

Like his presidency in general, Donald Trump’s relationship with Latin America has not been without surprises. Among them: his unexpectedly close relationship with some of the region’s key leaders. Bu...

15 Okt 202036min

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

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...

1 Jul 202021min

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