In Ecuador, an Expected Third-Term Win for Correa
President Rafael Correa leads the polls with over 60 percent support, running against a fractured opposition of seven candidates.
At CELAC, Chile Deepens Pacific Alliance, European Agreements
While Santiago hosted leaders from Latin America and Europe, Chile’s president took the opportunity to sign a series of smaller, more concrete accords.
Leaders to Consider Gun Control at CELAC Summit
The organization meets in Chile from January 26-28, when Latin Americans leaders will meet with their European counterparts and consider an arms regulation proposal from Colombia’s president.
As Gun Control Debate Grows, Latinos Largely Favor Reform
Polls show that Hispanics favor stricter gun control laws. Could this voting bloc’s growing clout sway legislators as Congress prepares to debate gun control?
Executive Order on Immigration Issued as Congress Gears up for Reform Debate
Earlier this month, the Obama administration announced a new rule for undocumented immigrants, while signs of potential immigration-reform debate are emerging on Capitol Hill.
In the Caribbean, Chávez Illness Stirs Unease over Petrocaribe
Given the Venezuelan president’s health, concerns over the future of preferential oil agreements have emerged in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica—the three largest Petrocaribe recipients.
Steps toward Same-Sex Marriage in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the U.S., and Uruguay
Congressional votes and court decisions this month are bringing several countries closer to marriage rights for LGBT couples.