Contributions from Roque Planas
Latin America and the Call for a Non-Euro IMF Director
With Dominique Strauss-Kahn gone, Latin Americanists eye non-European picks to head the International Monetary Fund.
States Take Steps on Immigration amid Obama's Calls for Reform
The White House has renewed calls for immigration reform but, as the wait for action continues, states keep making legislative moves of their own.
Brazil's Ethanol Industry Struggles to Meet Rising Demand
Sugar-based ethanol production has helped wean Brazil off foreign-oil dependence, but skyrocketing demand is straining the industry and stretching the limits of Brazil’s fuel self-sufficiency.