Explainer: Latin America's Minimum Wage Increases
Several countries raised minimum wages but some observers aren’t happy about the increases.
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Explainer: The Zika Virus in Latin America
Find out how governments are responding to an outbreak of this disease that may be responsible for serious birth defects and a rare paralysis condition.
Explainer: After the FARC, Colombia Still Has to Face Bacrim
Who are the Bacrim and what do they mean for Colombia’s peace negotiations?
Explainer: Presidential Reelection in Ecuador and Bolivia
With electoral sea changes in Argentina and Venezuela, will the pink tide’s ebb extend to these two Andean countries?
Explainer: How Brazil's Presidential Impeachment Process Works
Brazil's lower house president accepted a request to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, but roadblocks lie ahead.
Explainer: Seven Things to Know about Mexico Legalizing Marijuana
The country’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on November 4 that legalized recreational use—but only for four people.
Explainer: What Is the CICIG?
The UN-backed body that fights corruption in Guatemala caused an unprecedented event: a sitting president’s resignation. Other countries are taking note.
