Contributions from Roque Planas
State Department Head for the Western Hemisphere Steps Down
With no replacement named, Arturo Valenzuela leaves his post as assistant secretary of state for the Western Hemisphere to return to Georgetown University.
Brazil's Race to Meet Infrastructure Deadline for World Cup and Olympics
Brazil expects $34 billion in private investment for hosting the World Cup and the Olympics. But, with construction projects running behind schedule, will it update its infrastructure in time?
Mexico and U.S. Remove Roadblocks for NAFTA Trucking Provisions
After approving NAFTA in 1994, the United States continued to restrict Mexican truckers’ ability to cross the border. A bilateral agreement signed July 6 seeks to put the dispute to rest.