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.
Explainer: Child Labor Legislation in South America
In light of Bolivia's new child labor law, AS/COA Online examines some of its neighboring countries' policies.
Explainer: What Is Brazil's Internet Constitution?
Learn about this landmark legislation passed by the Chamber of Deputies on March 25.
Explainer: Choosing Latin American Presidential Candidates in 2014
AS/COA Online looks at how presidential candidates are selected in the seven Latin American countries holding presidential votes this year.
Explainer: Mexico's 2013 Reforms
During President Enrique Peña Nieto’s first year in office, Mexican legislators passed landmark political, energy, fiscal, and telecommunications laws.