Fernando Lugo undertook a two-week trip to Asia in search of new markets and investment for Paraguay. However, not everyone is convinced the trip will reap real benefits.

A student movement called #YoSoy132 launched a series of protests against media coverage of the campaigns and the leading candidate. But can it affect the election outcome?

Latin American laws vary widely in terms of protections of LGBT rights. AS/COA Online examines the legal frameworks covering these rights in Latin America.