U.S. Vice President Joe Biden plans September trip to Panama and Mexico, Uruguay’s Congress considers a mining reform bill, and Mexico’s teachers protest education reform.
Weekly Roundup
Mexico’s Pemex plans to launch a new company to explore U.S. oil and gas, Honduras’ Congress approves a new military police force, and Peru announces infrastructure and mining investments. Read these stories and more.
The Mexican president’s energy reform pitch draws varying responses, Colombia’s president announces a shake-up of military leadership, and Chile’s Congress considers a bill to regulate lobbying.
The Uruguayan government seeks to curb alcohol consumption, Nicaragua aims to beef up maritime border security, and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Colombia. Read these stories and more.
Uruguay’s lower house passes a controversial drug bill, Chile’s Senate considers allowing expat voting, and Peru’s protests continue.
Colombia’s historic peace law is tested in court, Brazil’s government seeks to deepen social media engagement, and a new report assesses the evolution of organized crime in the region.
A top contender for Chile’s presidency drops out of the race, Mexican senators introduce a bill on political reforms, and Venezuela’s president plans to meet with his Colombian counterpart. Read these stories and more.