Joe Biden’s Top Officials on Latin America and the Caribbean
AS/COA Online looks at the new U.S. president’s nominees and appointees, their ties to the region, and relevant policy leanings.
Explainer: El Salvador’s 2021 Legislative Elections
In 2019, Nayib Bukele upended Salvadoran politics, winning the presidency with his populist message. Now, a midterm gives him the chance to consolidate power.
Explainer: Latin America's Lithium Triangle
Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile hold more than half of the world’s lithium deposits. Learn about the regulatory and investment climate for “white gold” in each.
Explainer: Ecuador’s 2021 Presidential Elections
Amid coronavirus and economic concerns, Ecuadorans pick a new legislature and hold a first-round presidential vote February 7.
2021 Elections in Latin America: A Preview
Nine Latin American countries hold elections this year, with five—Chile, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru—selecting presidents.
Explainer: What Is DACA?
With a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court upholding DACA, AS/COA Online looks at the immigration program, the Trump administration’s attempt to end it, and its current status.
U.S. 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump on Mexico Relations
Trump’s warm relationship with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador endures, but a Biden victory would mean a new bilateral bond.