Though much of Washington policy on Mexico has focused on security, a new administration in Mexico will give the United States the opportunity to expand bilateral economic and political cooperation, writes COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth for El Universal. (en español)
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Long considered the frontrunner, the Institutional Revolutionary Party’s Enrique Peña Nieto won Mexico’s July 1 election. Observers debate what the return of the PRI could mean for Mexico.
A key section of the controversial Arizona immigration law was upheld in the weeks following a major immigration policy change by the Obama administration.
What impact will Paraguay's impeachment process have on democracy? Christopher Sabatini explores two scenarios in an article for Folha de São Paulo.
What impact will Paraguay's impeachment process have on democracy? Christopher Sabatini explores two scenarios in an article for Folha de São Paulo. (em português)
Paraguay’s Congress impeached President Fernando Lugo on June 22. AS/COA Online...
With negotiations ending June 22, some questioned whether the global sustainability summit will result in concrete environmental goals.
Peru's gastronomical ambassador talks about the documentary Perú Sabe and how his country's culinary renaissance is boosting social inclusion.
With Mexico hosting this year’s G20 summit, Latin American attendees showcase the region’s growing leadership role in the global economy.
The United States should promote Pacific integration to boost North American competitiveness. The Trans-Pacific Partnership offers a perfect opportunity, writes Eric Farnsworth in Reforma. (en español)
Mexican voters head to the polls July 1 for elections that could be a game changer...
The United States must deepen ties with regional allies and understand potential security risks present in Latin America when devising new policy strategies, write AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini and Ryan Berger for CNN's Global Public Square.
Writing for El Mercurio, AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini explores how Chile ranks ahead of other Latin American countries in terms of social inclusion, as well as the challenges the country still faces.
In an article for Poder, COA's Eric Farnsworth explains why governments need the private sector's involvement to spur job creation in the Americas.
The United States needs to support a trade agenda that works under a hyper-competitive global economy, writes COA's Eric Farnsworth for The Huffington Post.
Candidates register this week and prepare for official campaigns to begin next month in an election that sets President Hugo Chávez against a united opposition movement.
Access to public goods as well as political and civil rights remains highly unbalanced in Latin America, writes AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini in an op-ed for The Miami Herald.
Many countries are increasing expenditures on militaries and arms imports, ranging from higher salaries for soldiers to updating aging air force fleets.
The director and producer talk with AS/COA Online about the Mexican documentary, which uncovers the urgent need for better education and teacher evaluations in Mexico.
King Juan Carlos of Spain undertook a visit to Brazil and Chile this week, seeking new investments and promising Spanish business commitment to the region.