Podcast
The Americas Quarterly Podcast
Episodes — page 8
- How Evangelicals Are Transforming Politics in Latin America
The spread of evangelical Christianity is changing politics in Brazil, Peru, Chile, Bolivia and elsewhere in Latin America. In this episode of The Americas Quarterly Podcast, we do…
- Former President Solís on Central America: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The backsliding of democracy is a reality in many parts of the world, and Central America has been no exception. Nicaragua is under an authoritarian regime. El Salvador’s President…
- New Unrest in Cuba: What it Means
Cuba is facing a mixture of short-term and long-term problems. Hurricane Ian has devastated the island. This came amid a long period of setbacks, including a deep economic contract…
Brazil’s Surprising Election: What’s Next?Brazil's election results were much tighter than many predicted and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and President Jair Bolsonaro are headed to a runoff on October 30. Al…
Gustavo Petro: What We’ve Learned So FarColombian President Gustavo Petro was elected promising huge reforms. But since taking office, he has given mixed signals regarding how far, and how fast, his government might chan…
A Reset for Chile and Gabriel BoricAs the dust begins to settle on Chileans’ emphatic rejection of their proposed new constitution, the political class has started negotiations for a new process. What provisions is…
Brazil’s Election and the Risk of an Institutional StandoffBrazil’s election is now entering its final stage, and President Jair Bolsonaro is consistently trailing former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. If the trend prevails, will Bol…
Latin America’s New Pink Tide and a Look at BrazilThere 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. B…
Denise Dresser on Mexico-US Relations and What AMLO Really WantsIt has surprised many that there have been more disagreements between the US and Mexico under a Democratic presidency than under a Republican one. What explains this? Is the relati…
Colombia's Petro Prepares for GovernmentColombia’s Gustavo Petro will take office on August 7 with a lot on his plate. The country’s first ever leftist president has promised substantial reforms to Colombia’s economy and…
Crisis in Argentina & the Road to 2023 ElectionsThe surprise resignation of Argentina’s economy minister has raised concerns of an even deeper political and economic crisis. Where is the country headed? In this episode of the Am…
What a Global Recession Might Mean for Latin AmericaAcross Latin America, talk is turning to the possibility of a global recession. How vulnerable is the region, and which countries might do better than others? In this AQ Podcast, E…
Luis Alberto Moreno on Colombia’s Elections and Latin America’s UpsideColombia’s June 19 runoff between two strongly anti-establishment candidates tells us a lot about what’s happening in today’s Latin America, says Luis Alberto Moreno, a veteran obs…
Changes in VenezuelaA modest degree of change appears to be underway in Venezuela. There are signs that a years-long economic crisis may finally have bottomed out. And the dictatorship of Nicolás Madu…
Haiti's Political Crisis: An Overview and Ways ForwardIn the past year Haiti has lived through the assassination of a president, multiple natural disasters and an exodus of people. Now, a simmering political crisis has put pressure on…
Could Jair Bolsonaro Still Win in Brazil?Despite a host of challenges, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro appears to be in a stronger position to win re-election in October than many expected. Though still trailing in poll…
From El Salvador to Mexico and Brazil, Democracies Under PressureIt'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,…
Petro's Race to Lose in Colombia?Gustavo Petro is polling well in the run-up to Colombia's first-round presidential election on May 29. But recent events suggest the former mayor of Bogotá might struggle to bring…
Gabriel Boric Gets to Work in ChileExpectations are sky-high in Chile following Gabriel Boric's inauguration as president on March 11. But challenges abound, from tensions with Mapuche indigenous groups and anti-imm…
The White House's Juan Gonzalez on the Americas Summit, Ukraine and MoreThe war in Ukraine has become a litmus test for how governments in Latin America view the changing global order. How is Washington positioning itself as the region's preferred part…
