Contributions from Holly K. Sonneland
Weekly Chart: Emission Reduction Targets in the Americas
Who has the most ambitious climate targets? We chart the Americas’ pledged greenhouse gas reduction targets ahead of COP21 in Paris.
Weekly Chart: Shifts in Latin American Doing Business Rankings
Costa Rica and Colombia are regional standouts, while Brazil and Argentina continue to lag in the brand-new edition of the World Bank’s mammoth report.
Colombia Update: Results from the 2015 Local Elections
It may not be a surprise that Enrique Peñalosa will be Bogota's next mayor, but Federico Gutiérrez's win in Medellin was an upset.