Brazilians head to the polls on October 7, when national players compete for the mayoralty of São Paulo and incumbents fight for their seats in Rio and Belo Horizonte.
At the opening of this year’s UN General Assembly, presidents from Latin America discussed austerity measures, drug decriminalization, and social inclusion.
Early results from Chile’s census found that while the country is richer and less populous than expected, a falling birthrate spells long-term labor concerns.
With Venezuela preparing for a competitive presidential election, media watchdogs warn of restrictions on press freedoms ahead of voting day.
In Brasilia, Congress will decide on the “world’s first Internet bill of rights,” while in Lima, legislators could pass a bill restricting Internet freedoms.
While President Barack Obama loosened Cuba travel regulations last year, this year his administration opted to continue existing Cuba policies or restrict new ones.
Mexico exported almost $500 billion worth of goods and services to the United States in 2011 and is now looking to further expand its trade ties by joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
