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.
Explainer: What Is ALBA?
The bloc’s first summit since Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s death took place in Guayaquil, Ecuador on July 30.
Explainer: Immigration Laws in the Americas
What are the recent changes to immigration laws in the hemisphere? AS/COA explains policies in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, and Mexico.
Explainer: What Is Ecuador’s Media Law?
Legislation signed by President Rafael Correa on June 21 establishes new rules that could be used to censor the press.