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Explainer: The Case against Venezuela in the ICC

Thursday, October 4, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

The September case filed by Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, and Peru represents the first time countries have referred another nation to the International Criminal Court. ... Read More

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Explainer: What Is DACA?

Thursday, September 13, 2018 | Brian Harper and Brendan O'Boyle

With DACA in legal limbo, AS/COA Online looks at the immigration program, the Trump administration’s decision to end it, and its current status. ... Read More

Brazilian presidential candidates: Bolsonaro, Haddad, Silva, Alckmin, Gomes.

Explainer: A Who's Who in Brazil's 2018 Presidential Election Race

Thursday, August 23, 2018 | Brian Harper

Ahead of the October 7 first round, meet the contenders in Brazil’s unpredictable race. ... Read More

Explainer: Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP)

Friday, August 3, 2018 | Brian Harper and Holly K. Sonneland

The issue of how former FARC guerrillas face justice under the extrajudicial JEP court system continues to dominate and divide Colombia. ... Read More

Cuba: New President, New Economy?

Thursday, July 19, 2018 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

Miguel Díaz-Canel is pushing constitutional and private-sector reforms to try to revamp the ailing economy. But red tape could tie up Cuba instead. ... Read More

Ballot boxes for gubernatorial and municipal elections in Mexico (AP)

Explainer: Mexico's 2018 Gubernatorial Elections

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 | Carin Zissis

The governing PRI could lose all nine races, but it’s not the only party at risk. Here’s why these seats matter, along with potential victors ahead of July 1. ... Read More

Paraguayan presidential candidates Efrain Alegre and Mario Abdo Benitez

Explainer: Paraguay's 2018 Elections

Tuesday, April 17, 2018 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

The governing party presidential candidate leads polls ahead of the April 22 election. Young voters could play a big role—if they show up. ... Read More