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A polling station in Cali, Colombia. (AP)
Explainers
Explainer: Colombia's 2018 Elections
June 28, 2017
/ Holly K. Sonneland

The race to replace outgoing President Juan Manuel Santos is on, with candidates from across the spectrum.

Colombia
Democracy & Elections
Cuba's Raul Castro and Russia's Vladimir Putin in 2014
Explainers
Explainer: Cuba-Russia Ties Get a Tune-Up
May 17, 2017
/ Elizabeth Gonzalez

With Venezuelan oil shipments down, Cuba’s former Soviet ally is providing a lifeline for the island’s ailing economy.

Cuba
Energy & Commodities
Foreign Relations
NAFTA trade truck in warehouse
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Explainer: A Look at NAFTA's Biggest Trade Disputes
May 3, 2017
/ Elizabeth Gonzalez

Whether over tomatoes or timber, Canada, Mexico, and the United States have had their fair share of disagreements since the trade deal's 1994 implementation.

Canada
Mexico
United States
Trade
Enrique Peña Nieto EU Mexico European Union Commission Summit
Explainers
Explainer: Trade between Latin America and the European Union
March 9, 2017
/ Gabrielle Rocha Rios

The two regions trade more than $230 billion each year—a figure that could go up if the United States takes a protectionist turn.

Trade
Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro Russia Venezuela
Explainers
Explainer: Venezuela's Oil and Military Ties with China and Russia
February 15, 2017
/ Holly K. Sonneland

From crude to AK-47s, we map out Caracas’ bonds with Beijing and Moscow.

Venezuela
Asia & Latin America
Security & Defense
Trade
Explainers
Explainer: Ecuador's 2017 Presidential Elections
February 8, 2017
/ Holly K. Sonneland

For the first time in more than a decade, Rafael Correa will not be on the ballot. The first round takes place February 19.

Ecuador
Democracy & Elections
Rex Tillerson
Explainers
Explainer: How Are Trump's Cabinet Picks Linked to Latin America?
January 19, 2017
/ Holly K. Sonneland

No Latinos were selected to serve in the next cabinet, but here’s how some of the key nominees are connected to Latin America.

United States
Democracy & Elections
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