Venezuela's neighbors should hold the country accountable to international norms, writes AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini for U.S. News & World Report.
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If more immigrants became citizens, the United States would expand its GDP and job market.
As Japan confronts China on the global stage, it can shift its strategy in Latin America, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for China-US Focus.
Ahead of Uruguay's referendum to lower the age of criminal responsibility, AS/COA Online examines efforts to legislate the issue in four countries.
Backlogged ambassadorial appointments undermine U.S. interests in the hemisphere, writes AS/COA's Kezia McKeague for U.S. News & World Report.
Intended to bar corrupt candidates from office, the legislation will be in place for the first time during a national-level election in October.
Creating regulations and establishing a regional partnership can help the region develop its reserves, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review.
The United States must continue efforts to expand trade with Latin America, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth in U.S. News & World Report.
The Brazilian Socialist Party’s Eduardo Campos was one of the top three presidential contenders ahead of the October 5 vote.
President Michelle Bachelet not only aims to pass an array of reforms, but also to refocus foreign and trade policies, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review.
These groups prove effective members must surrender some degree of sovereignty for the sake of collective goals, writes AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini for ForeignAffairs.com.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Latin America trip demonstrates the region's growing importance to the global economy, COA's Eric Farnsworth writes for Financial Times' beyondbrics.
Americas Quarterly’s Social Inclusion Index demonstrates the causes fueling the Central American migrant crisis, writes AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini for U.S. News & World Report.
A new report examines how investment in natural resource extraction could contribute to development in Chile.
The report finds that energy reforms will lead to increased investment, reduced energy costs, and higher competitiveness.
In light of Bolivia's new child labor law, AS/COA Online examines some of its neighboring countries' policies.
With President Juan Manuel Santos being sworn in on August 7, AS/COA’s Adriana La Rotta examines prospects for peace in U.S. News & World Report.
As the United States debates net neutrality rules, legislation affecting internet freedoms and mobile app blockages are in the spotlight in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The new bank represents an important step for the bloc, but questions remain about how it will work, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for U.S. News & World Report.
What are the top issues Colombia’s Congress will consider during the 2014-2018 term?