President-elect José Mujica takes office March 1 amid expectations that he will continue moving forward with the policies of his predecessor and Frente Amplio colleague, Tabaré Vázquez. The AS/COA looks at his inauguration, the composition of his cabinet and Uruguay’s’ newly inaugurated General Assembly.

Membership in the Trans-Pacific Partnership could reengage Washington at a time when Asia and Latin America are signing new trade pacts.

Over the past few years, abortion laws have changed significantly in several Latin American countries as governments respond both to the high number of unsafe procedures and demands for greater restrictions by the Catholic Church.

The media landscape in Latin America is changing dramatically as countries pass, apply, and repeal media laws.

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.