Contributions from Guillermo Zubillaga
On February 12, Venezuela will hold its first universal opposition primary as contenders vie to run against President Hugo Chávez in the October election. While the opposition prepares its campaign, Chávez plans for heavy spending in the year ahead.
In February, the opposition will choose its candidate to compete against President Hugo Chávez in the October 2012 presidential election. AS/COA looks at the candidates and some of the top issues.
Paraguay's geographic location, stable economy, and natural resources offer investment opportunities to spur development, as public and private sector leaders noted during AS/COA's first Latin American Cities Conference in Asunción.