Guide: Colombia’s Peace Talks

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Colombia’s president announced the first peace talks in a decade with FARC guerillas on August 27. An AS/COA Online guide looks at past attempts at peace and offers resources for understanding the next step in negotiations. ... Read More

Belize’s Debt Woes Shine Light on Caribbean Indebtedness

Tuesday, September 4, 2012  |  Mark Keller

Belize will enter default if it doesn’t pay its debts by September 19. Its circumstances highlight the precarious debt situation faced by other Caribbean countries. ... Read More

GOP Focuses on Latino Voters at Start of Campaign

Monday, August 27, 2012  |  Mark Keller

As the Republican National Convention gets underway, the Romney campaign says it hopes to capture 38 percent of the Latino vote in November as part of its strategy to beat President Barack Obama. ... Read More

India Seeks to Boost Latin American Ties

Thursday, August 2, 2012  |  Mark Keller

India hosts foreign ministers from Chile, Cuba, and Venezuela on August 7 in a bid to improve diplomatic and commercial ties with Latin America.  ... Read More

Explainer: What Is Mercosur?

Thursday, August 2, 2012  |  Mark Keller

AS/COA Online looks at the origins, structure, and debates defining one of Latin America’s largest trade blocs. ... Read More