Steps toward Same-Sex Marriage in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the U.S., and Uruguay

Thursday, December 20, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Congressional votes and court decisions this month are bringing several countries closer to marriage rights for LGBT couples. ... 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

Amid Mixed Expectations, Venezuela Joins Mercosur

Thursday, July 26, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

The Andean country becomes a full member of the regional bloc on July 31. Will the new membership increase trade among members, or jeopardize the organization? ... Read More

Uruguay: Innovation and Social Development

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

At AS/COA's Montevideo Conference, speakers discussed the role of technological innovation in the country's social and economic development. ... Read More

Secretary Clinton's Latin American Tour

Monday, March 1, 2010  |  Carin Zissis

Brazil's Iran ties and a devestating earthquake in Chile have been the main focuses of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Latin American travels this week. Her trip, from February 28 through March 5, brings her to Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. ... Read More

Uruguay Update: Change with Continuity

Thursday, February 25, 2010

President-elect José Mujica takes office March 1 amid expectations that he will continue moving forward with the policies of his predecessor and Frente Amplio colleague, Tabaré Vázquez. The AS/COA looks at his inauguration, the composition of his cabinet and Uruguay’s’ newly inaugurated General Assembly. ... Read More

A Year of Latin American Elections

Friday, December 18, 2009  |  Carin Zissis

From October 2009 through October 2010, seven presidential races are taking place in Latin America, with elections in Uruguay, Honduras, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Brazil. AS/COA offers an interactive guide to the results thus far and poll figures for elections yet to come. ... Read More

José Mujica Victorious in Uruguay's Roundoff Election

Monday, November 30, 2009  |  Carin Zissis

Uruguayans chose José "Pepe" Mujica of the governing party as their next president in November 29 roundoff elections.The high approval ratings of the current administration likely gave an electoral boost to Mujica, a former guerilla who pledged to follow his predecessor's path and identified Brazil's president as his model. ... Read More

After the First Round: José Mujica and the Future of the Frente Amplio Party in Uruguay

Friday, October 30, 2009  |  AQ Web Exclusive

The candidate from the governing party, José Mujica, is likely to win in the second round of Uruguay’s presidential voting on November 29 even though his party, the Frente Amplio, has seen a mild drop in support in recent years. ... Read More