As the October presidential elections grow closer, President Hugo Chávez’s government and opposition leaders seek ways to combat crime, one of the most critical issues for voters.

Bolivia hopes the country's first bond sale in almost a century will help attract investor interest and dispel the country's reputation as a risky investment.

Brazil’s president faces obstacles to maintaining her congressional coalition, which could interfere with her legislative agenda during a municipal election year.

The pope travels to Mexico and Cuba at the end of the month. As both countries prepare to welcome the pontiff, not everyone is happy with his agenda.

Mexico agreed to change a longstanding auto trade deal with its regional competitor, as Brazil demanded greater protections for its car industry.

Given Colombia’s growing economy and role as host of the 2012 Summit of the Americas, President Juan Manual Santos is seeking to parlay a new role as a diplomatic interlocutor in the region.

While the governing party hopes to capture more congressional seats and push through reforms, it faces a stronger opposition seeking to block its legislative agenda.