Explainer: Crypto in Latin America
Amid cryptocurrency's plunge, we cover its proliferation and regulation in countries like Argentina, Brazil, and El Salvador.
News & Analysis
Report: The United States, Japan, and Latin America and the Caribbean
The report serves as a guide for strengthening democracy through commitment to renewed economic growth and broad-based development.
Chart: A Latin American Lens on the IMF's Adjusted 2022 GDP Projections
When compared to other regions, Latin America’s projected 2022 GDP growth wasn't as dimmed by the Ukraine crisis. But inflation persists.
Latin American Leaders React to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
See what has been said by countries like UN Security Council members Brazil and Mexico, as well as Moscow allies Cuba and Venezuela.
AS/COA Insider: Carin Zissis on Mexico's Recall, Reforms, and Relations
The editor-in-chief of AS/COA Online covers the connections between the April 10 presidential recall referendum, energy and electoral reforms, and U.S.-Mexico ties.
With Anti-Establishment Message, Rodrigo Chaves Wins Costa Rica's Presidency
Amid low turnout, the economist won the April 3 runoff against ex-President José María Figueres.
Q&A: Peru's Political Twists and Fútbol Turns
Lima-based journalist Mitra Taj discusses Pedro Castillo’s second impeachment, Alberto Fujimori’s almost-release from prison, and the blanquirroja’s clutch World Cup qualifier win.
Poll Tracker: Costa Rica's 2022 Presidential Runoff
See where economist Rodrigo Chaves and former President José María Figueres stand in CIEP polls ahead of the April 3 vote.
Tracker: U.S. Vaccine Donations to Latin America
The Biden administration has joined China and Russia in the vaccine diplomacy race in Latin America. See where U.S. donations have arrived.
Uruguay to Vote in Wide-Ranging Referendum
The opposition-backed referendum on March 27 serves as a proxy midterm for the Luis Lacalle Pou administration, say experts.
Explainer: What Is the Summit of the Americas?
AS/COA Online takes you inside the Summit of the Americas, providing a look at its origins, operations,and past summits' agendas.
Explainer: U.S. Sanctions in Latin America
As Russia faces harsh sanctions for invading Ukraine, we review U.S. economic restrictions on Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
Latin America Looks East
"Long-standing assumptions about the so-called U.S. sphere of influence in the Western Hemisphere now need to be revisited," writes AS/COA's Brian Winter in Foreign Affairs.
Poll Update: Colombia's Presidential Race ahead of March Vote
Three primary-like votes will eliminate more than half of a large, unwieldy presidential field.
AS/COA Insider: Susan Segal Discusses Rising U.S. Inflation's Impact on Latin America
“Countries cannot be reactive. They have to be proactive in the way they manage monetary and fiscal policy,” says the AS/COA president and CEO.
The Latin American Subplot in the Russia-Ukraine Drama
Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, AS/COA Online looks at Russia’s recent moves in the Americas.
Costa Rica's Election Moves On to Runoff amid Low Turnout
Economist Rodrigo Chaves outperformed polls to place second and secure a spot against former President José María Figueres in the April 3 runoff.
What Is COVAX and What Does It Mean for Latin America?
The WHO program that seeks to correct for global vaccination inequities has distributed 93 million doses across the region.
¿Qué es COVAX y qué significa para América Latina?
La iniciativa de la OMS que busca corregir las inequidades globales en vacunación ha distribuido 93 millones de dosis a través de la región.
Debt Crisis Redux
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William R. Rhodes and Stuart Mackintosh
"We all need to recognize the responsibility that advanced economy creditors have to their stressed borrowers," cowrites AS/COA Chairman Emeritus William R. Rhodes in Reuters Breakingviews.
