President Barack Obama's historic tour underscores his vision to build stronger regional ties, writes AS/COA's Susan Segal for CNN.com

Bolivians voted for change as populism declines across Latin America, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review.

The international community should back democracy in Venezuela, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for The National Interest.

Writing in The Dallas Morning News, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and AS Board Member Antonio Garza says Mexico needs a plan to strengthen rule of law.

Expanding internet access is essential to empower the Cuban people, writes AS/COA’s Alana Tummino for CNN.com

The United States must reaffirm its position as a close friend to Colombia, writes COA’s Christian Gómez, Jr. for U.S. News & World Report.

If the president's electoral base turns against her, it will be the last nail in her political coffin, writes AS/COA’s Brian Winter for ForeignAffairs.com.