The United Socialist Party of Venezuela won the lion’s share of governorships and regional legislature seats in December elections and could deepen the country’s local-level socialist commune system.
President Hugo Chávez designated his vice president as his successor a week before December 16 gubernatorial elections could test the ruling party’s strength and the opposition’s unity.
Two court maritime rulings this month could challenge anti-trafficking efforts in the Caribbean basin, but may also lead to increased cooperation with the United States.
Brazil’s Supreme Court finished sentencing 25 people in a historic case as President Dilma Rousseff’s administration took further steps in a zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
With overlapping Asia-Pacific trade negations growing in scope and complexity, Latin America’s Pacific Alliance offers a nimble way to reach Asian markets.
The Mexican president-elect traveled to Washington ahead of his inauguration with the goal of making economic relations a priority over security concerns.
Spain hosts the Ibero-American Summit November 16 and 17, seeking to deepen economic ties as it is in the midst of a recession. But questions remain about which leaders will attend.