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.

In the aftermarth of a corruption scandal, President Alan García reshuffled his cabinet. Both corruption and protecting the economy stand at the top of the presidential agenda.

Just months after the appointment of a new environment minister, Brazil takes new strides to rein in deforestation.

Drug-related violence continues to plague Mexico despite President Calderon’s efforts to stem the violence. Recent U.S. congressional approval of funding to help combat drug and gang violence is the first step in a larger multilateral assistance agreement.