Contributions from Nathaniel Parish Flannery
Teachers in Guatemala Protest Education Policy Reforms
Opponents say a Guatemalan education reform set for implementation next year creates an unfair burden on future educators, but supporters say it will give a much-needed boost to the quality of education.
Concerns Arise over New Constitutional Court Judges in Ecuador
Ahead of the country’s February 2013 election, Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa will appoint new judges to the Constitutional Court, a move critics say could help him consolidate control over the judicial branch and media outlets.
In Mexico, Rival Parties Unite to Pass Labor Reform Law
After much discussion, Mexico’s Congress passed a comprehensive reform bill designed to increase labor market flexibility.