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

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

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

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