Jose Enrique Arrioja

1 month ago | americasquarterly.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja |Emilie Sweigart |Rich Brown |Susan Segal

A year after AQ’s report on port infrastructure, Chile’s far south has hit a few roadblocks as investment interest continues. An expert on urban issues discusses trends to watch and argues cities are where the region's political future is being forged. Gilberto Kassab is one of the country’s most important behind-the-scenes politicians, worth watching as the 2026 elections draw closer. Far from Silicon Valley, a digital niche is taking shape, with AI-driven initiatives and a data center boom.

1 month ago | americasquarterly.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja

Reading Time: 16 minutes Guatemala’s President Bernardo Arévalo has an ambitious agenda… …to tackle challenges in one of Latin America’s most unequal countries. Investing more in education and infrastructure will be key to his success… …and essential to the nation’s democratic future. Guatemala’s Bernardo Arévalo was nearly prevented from taking office. Now, can his drive to reform the country succeed?

Jan 15, 2025 | energiesnet.com | Jose Enrique Arrioja

As President Ali seeks a second term in November’s general elections, the government is handing out cash transfers and free college tuition. By José Enrique Arrioja Guyana continues to surprise. When we published our broad overview of the nation a year ago, its economy was expected to grow 21% in 2024. However, as total crude output exceeded expectations, the nation’s gross domestic product most likely rose 44% last year, according to most recent projections from the IMF.

Jan 14, 2025 | americasquarterly.org | Brian Winter |Susan Segal |Jose Enrique Arrioja |Rich Brown

The region is eager for greater U.S. attention, writes AS/COA’s CEO. As President Ali seeks a second term in November’s general elections, the government is handing out cash transfers and free college tuition. An energy and finance expert sees opportunities in decarbonization, carbon markets and biofuels. Gabriel Galípolo has ties with the left and the private sector, making him a key bridge-builder at a time of market concerns.

Jan 9, 2025 | americasquarterly.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja

Reading Time: 5 minutesThis article is adapted from AQ’s forthcoming special report on trends to watch in Latin America in 2025. Guyana continues to surprise. When we published our broad overview of the nation a year ago, its economy was expected to grow 21% in 2024. However, as total crude output exceeded expectations, the nation’s gross domestic product most likely rose 44% last year, according to most recent projections from the IMF.