Free trade brings many benefits to the United States but not enough to make it globally competitive, says Americas Society Board Member Antonio Garza.

Get numbers on the demographic and economic contributions of immigrants in the metropolitan area.

The TPP agreement inserts trade into Canada’s political debate, writes COA’s Kezia McKeague for U.S. News & World Report.

The bloc has made strides in conflict resolution but is hamstrung by its own principles, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review.

The Obama administration must ensure the trade deal won’t undermine Central American competitiveness, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for World Politics Review.

The Games present a historic opportunity to build Brazil’s national legacy, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for The Miami Herald.

Despite recent challenges for Mexico, observers should not lose sight of the potential for North American energy integration, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for Financial Times' beyondbrics.