Contributions from Rachel Glickhouse
Steps toward Same-Sex Marriage in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the U.S., and Uruguay
Congressional votes and court decisions this month are bringing several countries closer to marriage rights for LGBT couples.
Venezuela’s Governing Party Expands Local Influence
The United Socialist Party of Venezuela won the lion’s share of governorships and regional legislature seats in December elections and could deepen the country’s local-level socialist commune system.
As Chávez Announces Successor, Venezuela Heads for Regional Elections
President Hugo Chávez designated his vice president as his successor a week before December 16 gubernatorial elections could test the ruling party’s strength and the opposition’s unity.