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Amid Nationwide Protests, Brazil's Congress Considers "Impunity Amendment"

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse

Brazilians have taken to the streets to rally against a variety of issues, including corruption. Meanwhile, legislators will vote on a bill to take investigative powers away from public prosecutors’ offices. ... Read More

Nicaraguan Congress Votes in Favor of Chinese-Run Canal Project

Thursday, June 13, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse

The project allows a Hong Kong-based company to build a waterway three times the length of the Panama Canal. ... Read More

Piñera and Humala's DC Visits Showcase Asia-Pacific Connections

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse

Trips to the White House by the presidents of Chile and Peru spotlighted the latest efforts toward Pacific Rim integration. ... Read More

Organization of American States meets in Guatemala

As OAS Debates Drug Policy, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay Move ahead on Legislation

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse

From June 4 to 6, foreign ministers from across the hemisphere discuss steps to combat narcotics, while three Latin America countries consider drug legislation. ... Read More

Xi's Trip to Mexico: Sino-Mexican Relations Revisited

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 | Carin Zissis

Could the Chinese president’s June 4-6 visit to Mexico help reset bilateral relations? ... Read More

Honduras Follows In El Salvador’s Footsteps, Declares Gang Truce

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | Carin Zissis

The Central American country’s two largest street gangs agreed to a truce on May 28. Will the deal, eight months in the works, help lead to a drop in violence? ... Read More

Biden Heads to Latin America to Talk Trade, Security

Friday, May 24, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse

Observers say the vice president’s May 26-30 trip to Brazil, Colombia, and Trinidad and Tobago signifies increasing U.S. engagement with the region. ... Read More

Historic Ríos Montt Conviction Annulled in Guatemala

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | Rachel Glickhouse and Carin Zissis

The country’s Constitutional Court voided part of the genocide trial of the former general, annulling the conviction and jail sentence handed down by another court. ... Read More

With Japan in the Ring, TPP Talks Increase in Clout

Friday, May 10, 2013 | David Gacs

Representatives from Asia-Pacific economies meet in Peru May 15 to continue negotiations on a far-reaching trade deal, recently energized by news that Japan will join talks. ... Read More

With Primaries Fast Approaching, Chile's Parties Name Their Candidates

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 | David Gacs

May 1 marks the deadline for candidates to register for Chile’s upcoming presidential primaries, as parties in the country’s two main political blocs confirm final candidates. ... Read More

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