Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Anthony Kennedy on Rule of Law in the Americas
The Supreme Court justice spoke about the most important factors that encompass the...
Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
Join Columbia University for May 2-3 Discussion on Latin American Press Freedoms and Standards
AS/COA is pleased to collaborate with Columbia University in an event looking at press freedom, press standards, and democracy in Latin America.
Rios Montt Case: Guatemala's Landmark Genocide Trial Begins
Former military leader José Efraín Ríos Montt stands trial for genocide and crimes against humanity starting March 19. AS/COA looks at key dates and actors surrounding the prosecution.
Venezuela Expels 2 US Diplomats; Vice President Claims Hugo Chavez was Poisoned
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Andrew O'Reilly
AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini comments on Vice President Nicolás Maduro’s accusations of U.S. conspiracy against President Hugo Chávez as “a desperate government peddling in absurdities.”
Summary - IACHR: The Impact of Potential Reforms on Human Rights and Freedom of Expression
A February 25 panel explored potential reforms to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the implications of these changes for the inter-American system.
Mexico’s Arrest of Teachers Union Head Part of a Much Bigger Story
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Catherine Cheney
AS/COA’s Carin Zissis comments on the significance of Mexico’s teachers union leader arrest as President Peña Nieto signs a sweeping education reform bill.
Mexico Arrests Teachers' Union Boss Elba Esther Gordillo
Arrest of the powerful union leader for embezzlement came a day after President Enrique Peña Nieto inked an education reform bill.
