Colombia Update: Constitutional Reforms Seek to Clean Courts
A number of judicial corruption cases moved the government to push through a series of reforms.
Colombia Update: A Landmark Agreement on Landmines
The Colombian government and FARC leaders reached an agreement this month to start the removal of 50 years’ worth of landmines.
Transparency Update: Anti-Corruption Measures in Brazil and Chile
This month, the presidents of two South American countries proposed new ways to uncover and punish corrupt officials.
Brazil Update: The Legal Steps Involved in the "Big Oil" Case
Understand the case involving corruption in the state-run petroleum company and what’s next in the legal process.
Uruguay Update: President Vázquez's Agenda after Mujica
The Broad Front’s Tabaré Vázquez took office March 1. What’s new on his agenda and what tasks will he inherit from José Mujica’s administration?
El Salvador Update: Eight Points on the March 1 Election
Voters will elect legislators, as well as 262 mayors across the country. Learn more about what's at stake in the vote.
Venezuela Update: A Year after Protests, Opposition Politicians Face Legal Woes
Caracas’ mayor was jailed on conspiracy charges last week. Over half of the country’s opposition mayors face legal action since 2014 demonstrations.