Explainer: Mexico's 2013 Reforms
During President Enrique Peña Nieto’s first year in office, Mexican legislators passed landmark political, energy, fiscal, and telecommunications laws.
Explainer: Venezuela's Municipal Elections
On December 8, Venezuelans will elect new mayors and city council members in the polarized Andean country.
Explainer: Fighting Cybercrime in Latin America
Governments and the private sector are developing strategies such as response teams and new legislation to protect against hacking and crimes like malware and phishing.
Explainer: Elections in Chile
Chile holds legislative and presidential elections on November 17. What do polls say, what are voter rules, and how could recent legislation affect turnout?
Explainer: Legislative Elections in Argentina
AS/COA Online provides an overview of the October 27 election, explaining the country's rules for primaries, voters, candidates, campaigns, and parties.
Explainer: Cybercrime in Latin America
AS/COA Online looks at how malware, phishing, and hacktivism affect the region’s consumers, businesses, and governments.
Explainer: Drones in Latin America
At least 10 countries in Latin America are known to use unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian purposes, while some governments are also working to develop their own technology.