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Listening to Rosselló’s resignation in San Juan. (AP)

Puerto Rico's Governor Resigns

Thursday, July 25, 2019 | Paola Nagovitch

Ricardo Rosselló submitted his resignation after two weeks of island-wide unrest, but the unrest is far from over as protesters focus their message on Washington. ... Read More

Puerto Rico's Governor Faces Pressure to Resign amid Scandals

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 | Paola Nagovitch

The island entered into a new crisis after the FBI arrested former officials tied to a scandal and outcry over a leaked chat involving Governor Ricardo Rosselló. ... Read More

Japan's G20: Priorities for Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 | Paola Nagovitch and Carin Zissis

What’s on the agenda for these three countries? The president of one of them is skipping the Osaka summit entirely. ... Read More

Political prisoners in Nicaragua after their release. (AP)

Nicaragua's Compromised Amnesty Law

Thursday, June 20, 2019 | Paola Nagovitch

The Ortega government has released hundreds of political prisoners—but not without conditions. Opposition leaders say dozens remain behind bars. ... Read More

Guatemala Update: Torres and Giammattei Head to a Runoff

Monday, June 17, 2019 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

The former first lady will face an ex-prison director in a second-round vote on August 11. ... Read More

Nayib Bukele (Image: The Salvadoran presidency.)

Nayib Bukele's First Steps as El Salvador's President

Thursday, June 6, 2019 | Paola Nagovitch

Since taking office on June 1, the young president has already made a set of notable decisions. ... Read More

Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo wins Panama's election

3 Charts on Panama's General Elections

Monday, May 6, 2019 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

The PRD’s Laurentino “Nito” Cortizo is proclaimed winner of closest presidential race of the last 30 years. ... Read More

Nito Cortizo, Romulo Roux, Ricardo Lombana

What to Watch ahead of Panama's May 5 Election

Thursday, May 2, 2019 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

One candidate leads, but polls have been wrong before. ... Read More

Nicaragua Marks One Year Since Deadly Protests Began

Thursday, April 11, 2019 | Holly K. Sonneland

April 18 marks one year of civil unrest against the Daniel Ortega administration, resulting in hundreds dead and little political progress. ... Read More

Is Pension Reform on the Ballot in Argentina's Election?

Thursday, March 28, 2019 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

Public dissent and legal challenges have slowed implementation of President Mauricio Macri’s 2017 reform. ... Read More

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A Talk with Pacific Alliance Presidents

September 25, 2019

AS/COA will broadcast a discussion with the presidents of Chile, Colombia, and Peru, along with Mexico’s foreign... Read More
Gold Insigne Award Lunch: Lenín Moreno, President of Ecuador

September 26, 2019

Ecuador's President Lenín Moreno will receive Americas Society's Gold Insigne and speak via live webcast.

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