Contributions from Roque Planas
Brazil Attracts Obama's Attention
President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit serves as a signal of the administration’s interest in Brazil, as the country continues its economic and political rise.
Mexican Senate Approves Law Stepping up Migrant Rights
With some 300,000 Central American migrants traveling through Mexico each year, the country’s Senate unanimously approved a law decriminalizing undocumented immigration. Should the law pass, it would guarantee access to education, health services, and legal protection.
Obama's Latin Spring
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with heads of state from four Latin American countries in March—first when Mexican President Felipe Calderón visits Washington, followed by Obama's tour of Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador later in the month. AS/COA Online explores topics on the agenda in each case.