Explainer: What is Petrocaribe?

Friday, May 10, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Guatemala and Honduras are the latest countries to join this Venezuelan-run regional bloc that provides preferential oil agreements. ... Read More

Explainer: President Barack Obama's Trip to Mexico and Costa Rica

Friday, April 26, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Carin Zissis

Obama meets with Mexican and Central Americas leaders from May 2 to 4. Likely agenda points include trade, immigration, security, and energy. ... Read More

Explainer: Venezuela's 2013 Presidential Election

Tuesday, April 9, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

AS/COA provides an overview of important dates, a rundown of candidates, and explanations of key institutions and voter blocs. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is the Pacto por México?

Monday, March 11, 2013  |  Andres Sada

A group of 95 initiatives, this agreement between Mexico's three main political parties seeks a series of reforms, ranging from energy to education to telecommunications. ... Read More

Explainer: Broadband Internet Access in Latin America

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

AS/COA Online looks at Latin America’s largest internet populations by number of users, as well as government efforts to expand broadband networks. ... Read More

Explainer: Conditional Cash Transfer Programs in Latin America

Friday, February 8, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

AS/COA Online looks at the six biggest initiatives in the region intended to promote education and child health among low-income families. ... Read More

Explainer: Twitter in Latin America

Friday, January 18, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Which countries are Twitter’s seven largest Latin American audiences, and how do their heads of state use the social network? AS/COA Online takes a look. ... Read More

Explainer: Gun Laws in Latin America’s Six Largest Economies

Friday, January 11, 2013  |  David Gacs, Rachel Glickhouse, and Carin Zissis

AS/COA Online looks at gun-related legislation in Latin America’s six largest economies. In these countries, gun possession is legal for civilians, though restrictions tend to be stringent. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is UNASUR?

Friday, November 30, 2012  |  Nathaniel Parish Flannery

South America’s regional bloc fosters dialogue between member states on trade, immigration, infrastructure, defense, and other issues. ... Read More