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President Enrique Peña Nieto eyes a design for the new airport. (Presidencia de México)

Update: The Battle over Mexico City's New Airport

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 | Adán Toledo

Mexicans will decide the fate of the $13.3 billion megaproject during an October 25–28 public consultation. But canceling the airport comes with costs, too. ... Read More

Supporters of Bolsonaro at a rally. (AP)

Brazil Election: Where Jair Bolsonaro and Fernando Haddad Stand on Foreign Policy

Thursday, October 18, 2018 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

Ahead of the October 28 runoff, we look at the presidential candidates’ positions on issues ranging from Venezuela to trade. ... Read More

Brazil Election: It's Bolsonaro vs. Haddad in the Presidential Runoff

Sunday, October 7, 2018 | Elizabeth Gonzalez and Carin Zissis

Brazil's far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro was less than 5 points away from winning the first round. He'll face Fernando Haddad, the left's stand-in for ex-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on October 28. ... Read More

In Mexico, Four Items on AMLO's Transition Agenda

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | Carin Zissis

Three months since his electoral win, Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador is already taking on violence, education, U.S. relations, and a massive airport project. ... Read More

Brazil's Elections: Social Media and the Gender Divide

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | Elizabeth Gonzalez and Brian Harper

Social media is driving the conversation—and a wedge between genders—in this year's presidential vote. ... Read More

A Brazilian reads on a sidewalk littered with campaign propoganda. (AP)

Brazil's Gubernatorial and Legislative Races—and What Worries Voters Most

Friday, September 28, 2018 | Elizabeth Gonzalez and Brian Harper

On October 7, Brazilians will elect 27 governors and 567 members of Congress. We look at those competitions and top voter issues. ... Read More

UN General Assembly debate room, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces speaking

When Are Leaders from the Americas Speaking at the 73rd UN General Assembly?

Monday, September 24, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

Several leaders inaugurated in 2018 will be addressing the body for the first time. ... Read More

Ministers El Salvador and China's foreign ministers.

Central America Caught in China-Taiwan Diplomatic Tussle

Tuesday, September 11, 2018 | Carin Zissis

El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and Panama all switched recognition from Taipei to Beijing in a span of 14 months, and Washington is not pleased. ... Read More

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Mexican Economy Secretary Ildefonso Guajardo

U.S. and Mexico Come to a NAFTA Agreement

Monday, August 27, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland and Carin Zissis

The two countries announced a preliminary deal on August 27, raising questions about Canada’s role. ... Read More

Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado (Costa Rica Foreign Ministry via AP)

Costa Rica Update: Carlos Alvarado's First 100 Days

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

Issues that defined the presidential campaign remain front and center in the national dialogue. ... Read More

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6th Annual AS/COA Women's Hemispheric Network Forum in Miami

April 03, 2019

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