Jose Enrique Arrioja

New York

Founder and Publisher at Zignox

Managing Editor at Americas Quarterly

Managing Editor, Americas Quarterly.

Articles

Guatemala - Americas Quarterly

3 weeks 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.
The President Who Almost Wasn't

3 weeks 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?
Guyana’s Journey: President Ali’s Second Term and Economic Ambitions – José Enrique Arrioja/AQ - EnergiesNet

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.
2025 Trends to Watch

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.
Guyana’s Promise Is Still a Work in Progress

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.
AS/COA Insider: José Enrique Arrioja on Edmundo González's Exile and Venezuela's Future

Sep 9, 2024 | as-coa.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja

“We are talking about a new level of retaliation against the opposition,” explains the managing editor of Americas Quarterly. On September 8, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who won the most votes in the country’s July 28 election, fled to Madrid, Spain to seek asylum. González was facing a threat of arrest by the regime of his political opponent, Nicolás Maduro.
AS/COA Insider: José Enrique Arrioja on Venezuela's Announcement of an Early Election Date

Mar 6, 2024 | as-coa.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja

"The transition to democracy boils down to a race against the clock," explains the AQ managing editor and AS/COA senior director. Venezuela's leader Nicólas Maduro had promised the country would see presidential elections in 2024. On March 6, he finally formalized the date: July 28. That Sunday, the late Hugo Chávez's birthday, is earlier than expected.
In Americas Quarterly: Can Guyana Beat the Resource Curse?

Jan 23, 2024 | as-coa.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja

For the new edition, AS/COA's José Enrique Arrioja reports from Georgetown on policymakers’ efforts to find the right path forward on oil. GEORGETOWN—If there’s a symbol of both the immense promise and risks of Guyana’s future, it might be the project known as Silica City. The brainchild of President Irfaan Ali, the goal is to build an entirely new “smart city” in the tropical savannah some 30 miles south of the capital, Georgetown, near the international airport.
Can Guyana Beat the Resource Curse?

Jan 23, 2024 | americasquarterly.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja

Reading Time: 15 minutes Can Guyana Beat the Resource Curse? This country now has more oil per capita than Saudi Arabia or Qatar. The government has ambitious plans, including for a future “smart city” digitally rendered here … … but history shows oil wealth can be a blessing or a curse. Oil wealth has helped some countries, and ruined others. AQ reports from Georgetown on policymakers’ efforts to find the right path.
¿Podrá Guyana evitar la maldición de los recursos naturales?

Jan 23, 2024 | americasquarterly.org | Jose Enrique Arrioja

Reading Time: 16 minutes ¿Podrá Guyana evitar la maldición de los recursos naturales? El país tiene ahora más petróleo per cápita que Arabia Saudita o Qatar. El gobierno tiene planes ambiciosos, incluyendo una futura “ciudad inteligente” mostrada aquí en una versión digitalizada… … pero la historia muestra que la riqueza petrolera puede ser una bendición o una maldición.