Chile’s president saw his approval rise to record levels amid news of a buoyant economy, though a slowing copper market and domestic discontent may yet leave their mark.
The Venezuelan president relies on Twitter while his rival favors Facebook, making social media yet another battleground in the Venezuelan presidential race.
A number of states are pushing for local immigration policies, even as a change takes effect at the federal level giving reprieve to young undocumented immigrants.
The Honduran government is pushing plans to build privately funded cities under the jurisdiction of Mauritian courts, with hopes for a Central American version of Hong Kong.
President Hugo Chávez is continuing a strategy for preferential energy agreements in Latin America while pursuing new partnerships in Argentina and Brazil. But analysts believe the country could be struggling with oil production at home.
India hosts foreign ministers from Chile, Cuba, and Venezuela on August 7 in a bid to improve diplomatic and commercial ties with Latin America.
Beginning August 2, justices will try 38 defendants accused of involvement in a massive congressional vote-buying scandal.