Top Latin American Issues to Watch at the 2019 UNGA Opening Debate

Thursday, September 19, 2019  |  Holly K. Sonneland

The Amazon, the crisis in Venezuela, and migration are three issues where the effects are spilling over borders. ... Read More

El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Marks 100 Days in Office

Monday, September 9, 2019  |  Paola Nagovitch

With 100 days as president under his belt, what has Latin America’s youngest president done to address corruption, security, and emigration? ... Read More

Mexico: Takeaways from AMLO's First State of the Union

Wednesday, September 4, 2019  |  Carin Zissis

From the economy to approval to foreign policy, where does Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s government stand as he delivers his primer informe? ... Read More

Paraguay: Mario Abdo Benítez's First Year in Office

Thursday, August 29, 2019  |  Luisa Horwitz

The president marked the anniversary of his first year by staving off impeachment. ... Read More

PASO Results: Who Will Compete for Argentina's Presidency?

Wednesday, August 14, 2019  |  Luisa Horwitz

Six tickets made it past the primary to vie for the presidency. The first round takes place October 27. ... Read More

Guatemala’s 2019 Runoff Vote: Giammattei Wins Presidency

Monday, August 12, 2019  |  Paola Nagovitch

Conservative Alejandro Giammattei beat Sandra Torres in a runoff amid low voter turnout to replace Jimmy Morales. ... Read More

Colombia's Iván Duque Marks One Year in Office

Wednesday, August 7, 2019  |  Holly K. Sonneland

His first year was no cakewalk, given congressional roadblocks and turbulent Washington ties. But there are bright spots as well. AS/COA Online takes a look.  ... Read More

3 Things to Know ahead of Guatemala's Presidential Runoff

Wednesday, August 7, 2019  |  Paola Nagovitch

Sandra Torres and Alejandro Giammattei will face off in an August 11 runoff with an expected low voter turnout and amid an immigration deal with Washington. ... Read More

Haiti Update: Protests and Parliamentary Challenges Confront President

Wednesday, July 31, 2019  |  Luisa Horwitz

Just over two years in, Jovenel Moïse faces ongoing unrest as he seeks to usher through confirmation of what would be his fourth prime minister.  ... Read More