In light of recent moves by President Nicolás Maduro, we survey other moments when the military was front and center in Venezuelan political life.

As the Juno satellite swings into Jupiter’s orbit, we look at which countries are sending astronauts, rockets, or satellites into space.

From students to opposition leaders, we look at a handful of some of the most emblematic cases.

The FARC isn’t the only group with which the Colombian government has broached a peaceful disarmament.

There’s plenty of campaign mudslinging as 12 states ready to pick governors in elections that could presage what’s to come in the 2018 presidential vote.

The opposition is setting tight deadlines to accelerate the process against President Nicolás Maduro. 

On August 31, Brazil's impeachment process ended Dilma Rousseff’s presidency. What are the key dates leading up to this moment?