The proposed law could spell big changes for Brazil’s labor market, allowing companies to hire third-party workers for any job.
Explainers
Explainer: Brazil's Contentious Outsourcing Bill
Explainer: What Changes with the New Cuba Regulations?
AS/COA’s Cuba Working Group spells out Washington’s new approach to Cuba on financial services, telecom, travel, and more.
Explainer: Seven Travel Destinations to Watch in Latin America
Several countries are betting big on tourism as falling commodity prices slow growth in Latin America.
Explainer: What Is CELAC?
Learn about Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, a regional bloc that launched in 2011.
Explainer: Seven Points on Nicaragua's Massive Canal Project
The historic effort proposes a path to economic transformation, but questions linger about the project's funding and impact.
Explainer: The FARC and Colombia's 50-Year Civil Conflict
How did the struggle between the guerrillas and the government begin, and where do peace talks stand today?
Explainer: Brazil's Clean Record Law
Intended to bar corrupt candidates from office, the legislation will be in place for the first time during a national-level election in October.