Explainer: Seven Points on Nicaragua's Massive Canal Project

Wednesday, January 14, 2015  |  Brendan O'Boyle

The historic effort proposes a path to economic transformation, but questions linger about the project's funding and impact.  ... Read More

Explainer: The FARC and Colombia's 50-Year Civil Conflict

Monday, October 27, 2014  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez and Pablo Medina Uribe

How did the struggle between the guerrillas and the government begin, and where do peace talks stand today? ... Read More

Explainer: Brazil's Clean Record Law

Tuesday, August 26, 2014  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Luisa Leme

Intended to bar corrupt candidates from office, the legislation will be in place for the first time during a national-level election in October. ... Read More

Explainer: Child Labor Legislation in South America

Monday, July 28, 2014  |  Brendan O'Boyle

In light of Bolivia's new child labor law, AS/COA Online examines some of its neighboring countries' policies.  ... Read More

Explainer: What Are the BRICS? 

Friday, July 11, 2014  |  Brendan O'Boyle

Find out how this group of five markets evolved from an investment catchphrase to a bloc aiming to boost its collective global clout. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is Brazil's Internet Constitution?

Thursday, March 27, 2014  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Learn about this landmark legislation passed by the Chamber of Deputies on March 25. ... Read More

Explainer: Choosing Latin American Presidential Candidates in 2014

Friday, January 24, 2014  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Maha Masud

AS/COA Online looks at how presidential candidates are selected in the seven Latin American countries holding presidential votes this year. ... Read More

Explainer: Mexico's 2013 Reforms

Tuesday, December 17, 2013  |  Andres Sada

During President Enrique Peña Nieto’s first year in office, Mexican legislators passed landmark political, energy, fiscal, and telecommunications laws. ... Read More

Explainer: Venezuela's Municipal Elections

Wednesday, December 4, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

On December 8, Venezuelans will elect new mayors and city council members in the polarized Andean country. ... Read More