Explainer: What Is UNASUR?
South America’s regional bloc fosters dialogue between member states on trade, immigration, infrastructure, defense, and other issues.
Explainers
Election Overview: Latinos in the United States
An AS/COA Online explainer examines Hispanic demographics, political representation, voting trends, and election issues in the United States ahead of the November 6 presidential election.
Explainer: Defense Spending in Latin America
Many countries are increasing expenditures on militaries and arms imports, ranging from higher salaries for soldiers to updating aging air force fleets.
Explainer: LGBT Rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
Latin American laws vary widely in terms of protections of LGBT rights. AS/COA Online examines the legal frameworks covering these rights in Latin America.
Explainer: Expatriate Voting Laws in Latin America
Most Latin American countries allow for overseas voting. AS/COA Online looks at expat voting laws and the impact of these ballots on elections.
Explainer: What Is the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
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Ariella Park
Two of the world’s most dynamic regional markets signed an unprecedented free-trade agreement within the Pacific Rim. Learn about the negotiations through a guide detailing the origin and purposes of the TPP.
Explainer: An Alphabet Soup of Regional Integration Organizations
AS/COA Online explains the jumble of acronyms and abbreviations of the region’s multilateral organizations.
