Contributions from Roque Planas
Correa's Referendum Squeaks by in Ecuador
Exit polls show that Ecuadorans largely voted in favor of a 10-point referendum on May 7. But even though voters backed President Rafael Correa’s proposals, some changes—such as media and judiciary reforms—remain controversial.
U.S.-Mexican Summit Surveys Next Steps on Security
Mexico's Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa traveled to Washington April 29 for a security summit. While the two countries investigate next steps in the bilateral fight against transnational crime, Mexico faces illicit arms trafficking across both its northern and southern borders.
Obama Renews Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
With the 2012 presidential campaign revving up, Obama hopes to build bipartisan support for comprehensive immigration reform. But opposition to a pathway for citizenship will make it tough to get a proposal through Congress.