A Lost Generation? The Crisis in Latin American Schools.
Students in Latin America missed more school because of the pandemic than any other part of the world. What will this mean for the region's long-term ...
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A podcast focused on Latin American politics and economics hosted by Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly magazine and vice president of Americas Society/ Council of the Americas.
The Mystery of Pedro Castillo, Peru's President
It's been six months since Pedro Castillo was sworn in as Peru's president. But despite the threat of impeachment and a crisis in the mining sector, h...
Latin America’s Promising Green Energy Transition
Latin America’s transition away from oil and gas is well underway, with green energy investments bearing fruit in countries including Colombia, Urugua...
Brazil's Polarized Presidential Election
Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are early favorites in Brazil's presidential election next October. Can a "third way" candidate defy expe...
Trouble Ahead? A 2022 Preview of Latin America's Economies
Many Latin American economies bounced back strongly this year. Still, 2022 is likely to provide a reality check, says economist Alberto Ramos in this ...
Next Steps for Nicaragua
After jailing his opponents, Daniel Ortega won an election on November 7, extending his hold on power. On this episode, Nicaraguan journalist María Li...
Fake News, Brazil and Jair Bolsonaro
Fake news is a problem everywhere. But many believe Brazil will be the epicenter in 2022, as President Jair Bolsonaro, facing a difficult reelection b...
Argentina's Frenzied Election
With a month to go before the November 14 vote, Argentina's legislative election has already turned the ruling coalition upside down and thrown a wren...
Colombia: Is Radical Change Inevitable?
Optimism can feel like it’s in short supply in Colombia. An IPSOS poll in September found that 89% of Colombians believed the country was “on the wron...
Special Edition: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez
As a series of crises challenges Latin America’s democracies, health systems, economies and more, Washington appears more engaged in finding solutions...