Several southeastern states saw crop losses as a result of water shortages during the region’s worst drought in 80 years.
Hemispheric Updates
Brazil Update: Historic Drought Takes Toll on Agriculture
Central America Update: Unpacking $1 Billion in U.S. Assistance to the Northern Triangle
Obama’s 2016 budget proposal includes increased aid to Central America. Learn where the money will go.
Colombia Update: Where the Peace Talks Stand
As talks begin again this year, find out sticking points, as well as promising developments.
Mexico Update: What Do Lower Oil Prices Mean for Round One of the Energy Reform?
Find out what the drop in oil prices means for Mexican energy investments.
Haiti Update: Five Years after Earthquake, Country Faces Political Turmoil
Understand why the Caribbean country’s legislature dissolved and the president will effectively rule by decree.
Brazil Update: Rousseff's Second-Term Cabinet Shuffle
Learn about some of the new key members of the president’s cabinet, including finance and defense posts.
Peru Update: Latin America and the COP 20 Framework for Climate Action
The accord reached in Lima sets the stage for the 2015 climate summit as Latin American countries took additional action on green initiatives.