Explainer: Presidential Reelection in Ecuador and Bolivia

Monday, January 4, 2016  |  Holly K. Sonneland

With electoral sea changes in Argentina and Venezuela, will the pink tide’s ebb extend to these two Andean countries? ... Read More

Explainer: How Brazil's Presidential Impeachment Process Works

Thursday, December 3, 2015  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Brazil's lower house president accepted a request to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, but roadblocks lie ahead. ... Read More

Explainer: Seven Things to Know about Mexico Legalizing Marijuana

Thursday, November 5, 2015  |  Holly K. Sonneland and Carin Zissis

The country’s Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on November 4 that legalized recreational use—but only for four people. ... Read More

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

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