Explainer: All about Venezuela's Upcoming Elections and New Gender Quota

Wednesday, July 15, 2015  |  Celeste Castillejo

A new gender parity law presents a hurdle for the opposition, which already held its primaries for December parliamentary elections. ... Read More

Explainer: What's the Future of Obama's Executive Action on Immigration?

Monday, July 13, 2015  |  Rachel Glickhouse

On July 10, an appeals court heard the case determining the future of the U.S. president’s deportation relief programs. ... Read More

Explainer: The Case of the Ongoing Teacher Protests in Mexico

Monday, July 6, 2015  |  Carin Zissis

Why, two years into an education reform, do demonstrations continue? Teacher evaluations have set off a tempest of protests. ... Read More

Explainer: The Challenge of Reintegration in Colombia

Friday, June 26, 2015  |  Holly K. Sonneland

After 50 years of civil conflict, one agency is tasked with the hurdle of reintegrating ex-militants and guerrillas back into society. ... Read More

Explainer: Why Is the Dominican Republic Threatening Thousands with Deportation? 

Wednesday, June 17, 2015  |  Rachel Glickhouse

A June 17 deadline for documentation puts a vast number of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent at deportation risk. ... Read More

Explainer: The Cuban Health Care System at Home and Abroad

Thursday, May 7, 2015  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

The Cuban Revolution created a world-renowned health care model that’s free for Cubans—and incredibly profitable. ... Read More

Explainer: Presidential Reelection in Latin America

Tuesday, April 28, 2015  |  Rachel Glickhouse

In April, Honduras' Supreme Court opened the door to presidential reelection. Which other Latin American countries permit multiple terms? ... Read More

Explainer: 2016 U.S. Presidential Candidates' Ties to Latin America

Friday, April 17, 2015  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez and Holly K. Sonneland

AS/COA Online takes a look at Latin American connections for a handful Democratic and more than a dozen Republican presidential hopefuls in the 2016 race for U.S. president. ... Read More

Explainer: Brazil's Contentious Outsourcing Bill

Wednesday, April 15, 2015  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Luisa Leme

The proposed law could spell big changes for Brazil’s labor market, allowing companies to hire third-party workers for any job.  ... Read More