Explainer: What Is the Pacto por México?

Monday, March 11, 2013  |  Andres Sada

A group of 95 initiatives, this agreement between Mexico's three main political parties seeks a series of reforms, ranging from energy to education to telecommunications. ... Read More

Explainer: Broadband Internet Access in Latin America

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

AS/COA Online looks at Latin America’s largest internet populations by number of users, as well as government efforts to expand broadband networks. ... Read More

Explainer: Conditional Cash Transfer Programs in Latin America

Friday, February 8, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

AS/COA Online looks at the six biggest initiatives in the region intended to promote education and child health among low-income families. ... Read More

Explainer: Twitter in Latin America

Friday, January 18, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Which countries are Twitter’s seven largest Latin American audiences, and how do their heads of state use the social network? AS/COA Online takes a look. ... Read More

Explainer: Gun Laws in Latin America's Six Largest Economies

Friday, January 11, 2013  |  David Gacs, Rachel Glickhouse, and Carin Zissis

While some countries tightened restrictions in recent years, Brazil loosened gun control in 2019. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is UNASUR?

Friday, November 30, 2012  |  Nathaniel Parish Flannery

South America’s regional bloc fosters dialogue between member states on trade, immigration, infrastructure, defense, and other issues. ... Read More

Election Overview: Latinos in the United States

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

An AS/COA Online explainer examines Hispanic demographics, political representation, voting trends, and election issues in the United States ahead of the November 6 presidential election. ... Read More

Explainer: What Is Mercosur?

Thursday, August 2, 2012  |  Mark Keller

AS/COA Online looks at the origins, structure, and debates defining one of Latin America’s largest trade blocs. ... Read More

Explainer: Defense Spending in Latin America

Thursday, June 7, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

Many countries are increasing expenditures on militaries and arms imports, ranging from higher salaries for soldiers to updating aging air force fleets. ... Read More