FARC negotiations, security, and the economy may prove important as President Juan Manuel Santos hints at a run for a second term.
The first Brazilian oil concessions in five years took place on May 14 and 15, while Congress passed a law to upgrade the country’s ports.
Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and Nicaragua recently began a push to build solar parks in a bid to meet the region’s growing demand for electricity.
To increase the country’s competitiveness and prepare for upcoming mega-sporting events, Brazil’s government plans an overhaul on airports, railways, roads, and ports.
Mexico's new cabinet under President Enrique Peña Nieto took office on November 30. AS/COA provides a who's who of the cabinet, which includes market-savvy technocrats and veteran political operators.
The December 16 elections offer the opposition a chance to win governorships at a time when the president seeks to add more of his party’s leaders at the state level. Learn more about the country’s next vote and cabinet shakeups.
While large petroleum reserves hold promise, challenges frustrate production goals and limit exports.