With most of the opposition jailed, Daniel Ortega is poised to tighten his grip on power in the November 7 vote.

The UN General Assembly returns to an in-person opening debate in New York. AS/COA Online covers the main developments for the region at this year’s session.

President Nayib Bukele wagered on Bitcoin turning El Salvador into a digital utopia. The National Association of Private Enterprise’s Leonor Selva explains why it was no safe bet.