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Guatemalans protest against President Otto Perez Molina and call for CICIG

Explainer: What Is the CICIG?

Monday, October 19, 2015 | Celeste Castillejo and Holly K. Sonneland

The UN-backed body that fights corruption in Guatemala caused an unprecedented event: a sitting president’s resignation. Other countries are taking note. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is the OAS?

Monday, October 19, 2015 | Celeste Castillejo

AS/COA Online explains the origins, structure, and controversies of the multilateral organization that unites North, Central, and South America. ... Read More

Explainer: The Colombia-Venezuela Border Conflict

Thursday, September 10, 2015 | Holly K. Sonneland and Celeste Castillejo

The conflict is shutting down commerce along a border longer than the one between Texas and Mexico. ... Read More

Syrian refugees attends prayer at a mosque in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Explainer: How Is Latin America Responding to Europe's Refugee Crisis?

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 | Rachel Glickhouse

Leaders from Brazil to Venezuela have pledged to welcome those fleeing violence in the Middle East, particularly Syrians. ... Read More

Protest in Quito, Ecuador over indefinite reelection

Explainer: What's Behind Ecuador's 2015 Protests?

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 | Rachel Glickhouse

President Rafael Correa faces growing discontent over economic measures and an attempt to end presidential term limits. ... Read More

Hacking Team links to Latin America and the United States

Explainer: Hacking Team's Reach in the Americas

Thursday, July 30, 2015 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

The spyware company has some of its best clients in the Western Hemisphere, with Mexico doling out the most cash in the world. ... Read More

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

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