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

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

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