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The Americas Quarterly Podcast

Americas Quarterly
Brazil
Latin America
Venezuela
United States
Argentina
Colombia
Mexico
Donald Trump
China
Javier Milei
Cuba
Chile
Organized Crime
Jair Bolsonaro
Claudia Sheinbaum
Economy
Inflation
Peru
Fiscal Policy
Ecuador

The AQ Podcast is a conversation on politics and economics in Latin America hosted by Brian Winter, contributing editor for Americas Quarterly

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Ecuador is facing one of the most consequential moments in its recent history. President Daniel Noboa won reelection in April 2025 on a promise to restore public security, but despite an increasingly aggressive campaign against organized crime and cl... more

Since María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on October 25, the country’s politics feel different. Many hope the opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate will speed up Venezuela’s return to democracy. Since Nicolás Maduro’s capture in Jan... more

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After a comeback and a win by more than four million votes, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva must now face a hostile Congress, nervous financial markets and an uncertain relationship with Washington. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, has l... more

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Arguably no country has been more exposed to Donald Trump's second term than Mexico. The country sends more than 80% of its exports to its neighboring nation and receives more than $60 billion a year in remittances from citizens living in the U.S. Pr... more

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Recent Guests

Alfredo Romero
Lawyer and executive director of Foro Penal
Foro Penal
Episode: María Corina Machado is Back. Now what?
Fábio Zanini
Political columnist and editor of Painel at Folha de S.Paulo.
Folha de S.Paulo
Episode: Lula’s Comeback and Challenges Ahead
Vanessa Rubio-Márquez
Former Mexican senator and deputy minister, professor of practice, and senior advisor
London School of Economics School of Public Policy
Episode: The Mexico-U.S. Relationship: Tensions and a Path Forward
Ernesto Revilla
Chief economist for Latin America at Citi; AQ editorial board member
Citigroup
Episode: Is Latin America Poised for Takeoff?
Thomas Traumann
Longtime political analyst and commentator, AQ editorial board member
AQ
Episode: Brazil's Scandal-Plagued Election
Noam Lupu
Director of the Center for Global Democracy at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Episode: How Latin Americans Feel About the U.S., Democracy, Their Economies and More
Mauricio Cárdenas
Former Minister of Finance of Colombia; Senior Scholar at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: Colombia: An Early Test for the New Government
Brian Fonseca
Vice Provost for Defense and National Security Research, Director of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University
Florida International University
Episode: Cuba: Four Possible Scenarios
Chris Garman
Managing director for the Americas at Eurasia Group
Eurasia Group
Episode: Trump Wades into Brazil’s Campaign (Again)

Host

Brian Winter
Editor in chief of Americas Quarterly and contributing editor

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 288 ratings
  • Good Anglo pulse

    A great podcast to stay up to date on what the technocrat, anglo, pro-American hegemony, Washington blob thinks about us in LatAm.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gerech
    United Statesa year ago
  • Quality content about Latin American politics

    I love listening to this show because it’s very clear and concise with the information presented. There was a time I lost touch with Latin American politics but with this podcast my interested has been renewed. These people know what they are talking about and really care about Latin America.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eroq
    United Statesa year ago
  • Spot on!

    An excellent way to keep abreast of the politics, economics and geopolitics of Latin America, created by someone who knows the region through and through. This week’s podcast on Lula 3.0, with Natuza Nery, was spot on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BoadleA
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent discussions about Latin & South America

    Actual journalism is hard to find nowadays. This English language podcast is the best at delivering straight forward coverage of geopolitics in Latin America & South America. The discussions are always thought provoking & well thought out.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ExarKun26
    United States3 years ago
  • Great reporting and discussion, limited perspective

    This is a very good podcast in which the politics and economics of Latin America are discussed thoughtfully. I learn something new from every episode. My only quibble is that the guests on the show tend to be almost exclusively from a center to center-right perspective on the political spectrum. This makes sense given that the podcast is published by Americas Quarterly, which in turn is published by the Society of the Americas. Still, I would appreciate hearing from a wider range of perspectives... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sam, longtime fan
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

A minority of feedback criticizes coverage for omitting context or important actors in specific political controversies.
The host's questions and regional experience are praised for eliciting informed, engaging discussions.
Listeners value the clear, concise explanations of complex Latin American political and economic developments.
Some listeners see the guest roster as leaning center to center-right and would welcome a wider range of perspectives.
Reviewers appreciate the range of countries covered, with Brazil singled out as a welcome area of attention.

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María Corina Machado is Back. Now what?
Q: What else besides the replacement of the Supreme Court needs to happen for a formal transition with eventual elections to take place?
Romero says the wider judicial system must be changed to end arbitrary detention and prevent political prisoners from cycling in and out. A credible new Electoral Council must follow before elections can happen.
María Corina Machado is Back. Now what?
Q: Can you tell us how the political situation has changed since María Corina returned?
Romero says her return has brought hope and renewed pressure for elections. He sees Machado as representing civil society and victims of repression, rather than only traditional opposition parties.
Lula’s Comeback and Challenges Ahead
Q: What do you see as his biggest challenge as he enters this fourth term?
Zanini names the difficulty of building a governing coalition in a more conservative Congress and the need to curb spending, reform parts of social programs and address Brazil's rising public debt.
Lula’s Comeback and Challenges Ahead
Q: What's your narrative of what made Lula's victory possible?
Zanini says the result was driven more by Flávio Bolsonaro's disadvantages and voters' rejection of him than by strong enthusiasm for Lula. He also describes a more effective second-round campaign that mobilized younger allies, social media and in-person rallies.
The Mexico-U.S. Relationship: Tensions and a Path Forward
Q: What are Mexico's red lines, and what might happen if they are crossed?
She names preserving a trade agreement, preventing unilateral U.S. military action, and keeping decisions about prosecuting Mexican officials in Mexico. If a severe red line were crossed, Mexico could reconsider cooperation in areas such as security, water, and supply chains.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Americas Quarterly Podcast

What is The Americas Quarterly Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Concise, expert-led conversations examine the politics, economics and geopolitics shaping Latin America, from elections and government policy to trade, security, demographic change and democratic institutions. Brian Winter, editor in chief of Americas Quarterly, hosts interviews with journalists, economists, academics, former government officials and regional policy specialists. Discussions connect country-level developments in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Cuba and Venezuela to wider regional and U.S. dynamics.

The format is primarily a focused interview, with guests bringing on-the-ground reporting, polling, economic analysis or policy experience to explain what is driving events and what may follow. Its distinctive emphasis... more

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1. Alfredo Romero
2. Fábio Zanini
3. Vanessa Rubio-Márquez
4. Ernesto Revilla
5. Thomas Traumann
6. Noam Lupu
7. Mauricio Cárdenas
8. Brian Fonseca

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