The AQ Podcast is a conversation on politics and economics in Latin America hosted by Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly
Cuba is facing its worst crisis in decades, with blackouts and a mass exodus that has seen 20% of the... more
With Brazil about a year and a half away from the 2026 elections, political dynamics are shifting once again. The... more
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is enjoying remarkable popularity, garnering over 80% approval, while Mexico navigates shifting demands from U.S. President... more
Organized crime is a persistent and evolving challenge in Latin America. At the moment crime syndicates are seeing unprecedented financial... more
A month into Donald Trump’s second presidency, Latin America has become a key focus of his administration. From high-stakes negotiations... more
As Donald Trump returns to the White House, much focus was expected on Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba, but Panama... more
Nearly a year ago, Ecuador faced a surge of violence when drug gangs took over a TV station and kidnapped... more
Peru quickly became one of the first countries in the cross hairs of the incoming Trump administration because of the... more
In this episode we look at what to expect from Latin America’s economies in 2025. Ernesto Revilla, chief economist for... more
Since Donald Trump’s election there have been fireworks between him and Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. President-elect Trump has threatened to... more