Explainer: Uruguay's 2019 Presidential Election

Wednesday, August 14, 2019  |  Luisa Horwitz and Luisa Leme

With the primary behind Uruguayans, here’s a look at who’s in the running and other issues coming up in the October 27 vote.  ... Read More

Explainer: Presidential Tickets in Argentina's 2019 Election

Tuesday, July 9, 2019  |  Luisa Horwitz

How is President Macri polling? And with whom is ex-President Fernández de Kirchner sharing the electoral ticket? AS/COA Online takes a look.   ... Read More

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