A Surprising Case for Optimism in Peru
Peru's story in the past 20 years has gone from fast growth and poverty reduction to fractious politics and a dwindling economy. In this episode, Alfredo Thorne, a former finance minister (2016-2017),...
30 Maj 202423min
Panama: New President, Global Challenges
Panama’s president-elect José Raúl Mulino assumes control of a country struggling with challenges that pertain not only to its population but to many other countries as well. Climate change is affecti...
23 Maj 202425min
AQ Podcast Will Return on May 23
2 Maj 202429s
What Biden 2.0 Would Mean for Latin America Policy
In an attempt to gauge what another Joe Biden or Donald Trump administration would mean for policy toward Latin America, the AQ Podcast is bringing in people with intimate knowledge of both camps. In ...
25 Apr 202444min
Why Argentines Seem to Be Sticking With Milei
Since Javier Milei took office in December, life has become even more difficult in Argentina. Real salaries have fallen by more than 20% since December. Inflation has lowered, but is still running hig...
18 Apr 202428min
Warning Lights for Brazil’s Economy?
Brazil's economy performed better than expected last year, expanding almost 3%. But in 2024 the outlook is more complex, as last year's sources of growth are not expected to perform in the same way. T...
11 Apr 202428min
Venezuela: Maduro's and the Opposition’s Strategies
The Venezuelan dictatorship is preparing to hold an election on July 28th. Despite signs that the race will not be free or fair, the opposition is willing to participate. In this episode, we dive into...
4 Apr 202423min
The Shifting Sands of Organized Crime in Latin America
Organized crime has in recent years begun to affect formerly calm countries like Chile and Ecuador, while remaining strong in places such as Mexico and Brazil. In this episode, an analysis of recent c...
28 Mars 202429min
