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Americas Quarterly (AQ) is Western Propaganda?

When examining the topics covered by Americas Quarterly, one may notice a tendency to prioritize issues that align with Western agendas while neglecting others that are critical of U.S. foreign policy or economic interests in Latin America.

As Mexicans, we are constantly bombarded with information from various sources, including international publications like Americas Quarterly (AQ). However, it is important to critically analyze the content we consume and question the motives behind these sources. Recently, some have questioned why Americas Quarterly is so one-sided in its reporting against the Current President of Mexico, so much so that we had to follow the money and see the interested party that bankrolls the “news” organization.

Who is Americas Quarterly

Americas Quarterly (AQ) is funded and published by the Americas Society and the Council of the Americas (AS/COA). These organizations have a long-standing history of promoting the Western narrative in the Western Hemisphere; on the surface, they claim to focus on free trade, “democracy,” and open markets. While unofficially, it’s a mouthpiece for big business and the neoliberal agenda. AQ, launched in 2007, operates as an editorially independent, non-profit publication based in New York City (Americas Quarterly) The news media company advocates a neoliberal agenda that pushes for onesided trade deals and laws that primarily benefit big business at the expense of the average Mexican citizen, according to (Media Bias/Fact Check). Americas Quarterly has a right-wing bias.

When analyzing the content published by Americas Quarterly, it becomes apparent that there is a clear focus on highlighting neoliberal policies in Latin America while downplaying their negative impacts. This selective framing of stories may serve to advance a pro-Western agenda and undermine alternative viewpoints that challenge the status quo. By perpetuating a narrative that aligns with Western interests, AQ may be contributing to the dissemination of biased information that shapes public opinion in favor of certain political ideologies.

Funding

The funding for Americas Quarterly comes primarily from subscription fees and the support from it’s parent organizations, AS/COA. These organizations are known for their connections to major banks like Blackrock, Oil Companies, and tech giants; these corporations fund the AS/COA, and in turn, the AS/COA funds Americas Quarterly,

Corporate members often include influential companies and financial institutions that support the neoliberal agenda. Additionally, grants from foundations and U.S government agencies, such as the National Endowment for the Humanities, provide crucial support for specific projects and initiatives (Cultural Heritage) (National Council of Nonprofits).