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

Explainer: Fighting Cybercrime in Latin America

Thursday, November 14, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Governments and the private sector are developing strategies such as response teams and new legislation to protect against hacking and crimes like malware and phishing. ... Read More

Explainer: Elections in Chile

Thursday, November 7, 2013  |  Nneka Etoniru

Chile holds legislative and presidential elections on November 17. What do polls say, what are voter rules, and how could recent legislation affect turnout? ... Read More

Explainer: Legislative Elections in Argentina

Tuesday, October 22, 2013  |  Nneka Etoniru

AS/COA Online provides an overview of the October 27 election, explaining the country's rules for primaries, voters, candidates, campaigns, and parties. ... Read More

Explainer: Cybercrime in Latin America

Monday, October 21, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

AS/COA Online looks at how malware, phishing, and hacktivism affect the region’s consumers, businesses, and governments. ... Read More

Explainer: Drones in Latin America

Wednesday, August 28, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

At least 10 countries in Latin America are known to use unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian purposes, while some governments are also working to develop their own technology. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is ALBA?

Tuesday, July 30, 2013  |  Maha Masud

The bloc’s first summit since Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s death took place in Guayaquil, Ecuador on July 30. ... Read More

Explainer: Immigration Laws in the Americas

Monday, July 22, 2013  |  Nneka Etoniru and Rachel Glickhouse

What are the recent changes to immigration laws in the hemisphere? AS/COA explains policies in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, and Mexico. ... Read More