With elections in December, the next president of Chile will, like counterparts across the region, face challenges to ensure the country’s continued socioeconomic prosperity. Santiago looks to renewable energy, liquid natural gas, and potentially nuclear power to satisfy its energy needs.

With Sonia Sotomayor confirmed as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, the Senate can now return to unfinished business on the Latin American front.

In the first of its series looking at Hispanic immigrant integration in emerging gateway cities, AS/COA explores how radio and print media can help inform immigrants on topics like public safety and health care.

AS/COA looks at Bolivia’s new presidential cabinet and economic outlook in the wake of a referendum approving a new constitution.

Aiming to create jobs and mitigate the effects of the global financial crisis, President Bachelet announced the largest economic stimulus plan in Chile's history. President Bachelet continues to see a boost in her popularity, ahead of the December 2009 presidential elections.

AS/COA looks at the rise in Trans-Pacific cooperation, which was recently reaffirmed by the APEC leaders meeting in Lima. China—a new donor member of the Inter-American Development Bank—continues to ramp up trade ties through deals with Peru and Costa Rica.

After months of debate, Mexican Congress passed a historic energy reform package granting Pemex greater autonomy and the right to sign incentive-based contracts with private firms.