Explainer: Armed Groups in Venezuela

Monday, June 10, 2019  |  Holly K. Sonneland

From civilian gangs to military intelligence police, Venezuelans are surrounded by myriad groups that could detain or use lethal force against them. ... Read More

Explainer: Guatemala's Presidential Election 

Thursday, June 6, 2019  |  Fernanda Nunes

With the first-round vote slated for June 16, here’s a look at what’s at stake and who’s still in the running.  ... Read More

Explainer: What Is Prosur?

Wednesday, April 3, 2019  |  Fernanda Nunes

With UNASUR fading, South American leaders created a new multilateral bloc in its wake. ... Read More

Explainer: Latin American Visa Rules for U.S. Travelers

Thursday, March 14, 2019  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Nicki Fleischner

Changes in administration can affect tourist visa policies in the United States and abroad. Where do Latin American countries currently stand?  ... Read More

Explainer: A Who's Who of Panama's Presidential Candidates

Friday, March 8, 2019  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

Learn about the candidates’ positions on everything from constitutional reform to social security to agricultural production. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is Colombia's Orange Economy?

Tuesday, December 4, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Whereas commodities can be uncomfortably volatile, President Iván Duque is banking on the creative industries to undergird economic growth. ... Read More

Explainer: Latin American Countries' Rising Trade with China

Thursday, November 29, 2018  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

China is the top commercial partner for Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, and the U.S. trade dispute is further binding those ties. ... Read More

Explainer: Bolsonaro, Brazil, and the Environment

Monday, November 19, 2018  |  Brian Harper

Is Brazil’s environment in danger under Jair Bolsonaro? ... Read More

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