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#EleNão activists take a selfie. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Brazil's Elections: Social Media and the Gender Divide
October 3, 2018
/ Elizabeth Gonzalez / Brian Harper

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

Brazil
Democracy & Elections
A Brazilian reads on a sidewalk littered with campaign propoganda. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Brazil's Gubernatorial and Legislative Races-and What Worries Voters Most
September 28, 2018
/ Elizabeth Gonzalez / Brian Harper

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

Brazil
Democracy & Elections
UN General Assembly debate room, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces speaking
Hemispheric Updates
When Are Leaders from the Americas Speaking at the 73rd UN General Assembly?
September 24, 2018
/ Holly K. Sonneland

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

Foreign Relations
Ministers El Salvador and China's foreign ministers.
Hemispheric Updates
Central America Caught in China-Taiwan Diplomatic Tussle
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. 

Central America & Caribbean
Asia & Latin America
Foreign Relations
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Mexican Economy Secretary Ildefonso Guajardo
Hemispheric Updates
U.S. and Mexico Come to a NAFTA Agreement
August 27, 2018
/ Holly K. Sonneland / Carin Zissis

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

Mexico
United States
Trade
Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado (Costa Rica Foreign Ministry via AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Costa Rica Update: Carlos Alvarado's First 100 Days
August 15, 2018
/ Holly K. Sonneland

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

Costa Rica
Economics & Finance
Gender & Social Equality
Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello, Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Venezuela Update: 10 Ways Maduro Could Leave Office
August 9, 2018
/ Holly K. Sonneland

There’s an easy way and a hard way for the Venezuelan president to go—and lots of ways in between.

Venezuela
Democracy & Elections
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