With Latin American leaders converging in Bolivia for the annual OAS General Assembly, several countries pushed reforms that could rein in the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
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President Juan Manuel Santos made anti-poverty initiatives a priority for his administration, aiming programs at the 10 percent of the population with the lowest income.
AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini, writing for El Mercurio, discusses how Chile ranks ahead of other Latin American countries in terms of social inclusion, and also speaks of the challenges the country still faces. (en español)
Fernando Lugo undertook a two-week trip to Asia in search of new markets and investment for Paraguay. However, not everyone is convinced the trip will reap real benefits.
The Andean country is exploring tax reform and economic integration initiatives to take advantage of one of the highest growth rates in Latin America.
A student movement called #YoSoy132 launched a series of protests against media coverage of the campaigns and the leading candidate. But can it affect the election outcome?
Latin American laws vary widely in terms of protections of LGBT rights. AS/COA Online examines the legal frameworks covering these rights in Latin America.
The Piñera administration is pursuing energy independence, fearing lacking supplies will affect growth and mining investments.
Brazil’s president is taking an ad hoc approach to tax reform, hoping to boost the economy by trimming bureaucracy and complex tax rules.
In a look back on the exceptional career of Carlos Fuentes, Director of Literature Daniel Shapiro reflects on the Mexican literary giant’s great contribution to culture and history of collaboration with the Americas Society.
Dominicans cast their votes for president on Sunday, giving the incumbent party candidate enough votes to avoid a runoff. But the opposition candidate refused to concede, alleging vote-buying fraud.
In an op-ed for ElTiempo.com, COA's Eric Farnsworth argues that the recent implementation of the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement is the beginning of what should be a broader strategy of commercial expansion within the region, and with Asia. (en español)
Writing for CNN Global Public Square, AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini explores the concept of social inclusion and how it can be improved in Latin America.
In an op-ed for ElTiempo.com, COA's Eric Farnsworth argues that the recent implementation of the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement is the beginning of what should be a broader strategy of commercial expansion within the region, and with Asia.
Haiti is seeing potential for growth, with investments in the mining, tourism, and coffee sectors.
Ahead of the 2012 U.S. presidential election, recent surveys show the issue of same-sex marriage may have limited impact on the Latino vote, which is increasingly tolerant of gay rights.
The May 6 debate gave candidates the chance to present proposals, but made no dent in the frontrunner’s lead. Will undecided voters make up the gap?
Most Latin American countries allow for overseas voting. AS/COA Online looks at expat voting laws and the impact of these ballots on elections.
A large diaspora vote could influence the Dominican Republic’s May 20 election. The same may not be true for the Mexican and Venezuelan elections to be held this year.
Needing to fuel one of the region’s fastest-growing economies, the Southeast Asian country seeks to expand exports to Latin America and gain access to agricultural goods and hydrocarbons.