Explainers

AS/COA Online looks at how malware, phishing, and hacktivism affect the region’s consumers, businesses, and governments.

At least 10 countries in Latin America are known to use unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian purposes, while some governments are also working to develop their own technology.

The bloc’s first summit since Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s death took place in Guayaquil, Ecuador on July 30.

What are the recent changes to immigration laws in the hemisphere? AS/COA explains policies in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, and Mexico.

Legislation signed by President Rafael Correa on June 21 establishes new rules that could be used to censor the press.

While a rise in mass-transit fares sparked protests of historic proportions, Brazilians also rallied against cost-of-living increases, corruption, and the quality of public services.