Dominicans will have to elect the most officials ever in a single election day, as Danilo Medina heads for a second term in office. 

Rising obesity rates spell a health crisis: diabetes rates have tripled in the region since 1980.

We look at the economic growth of the world’s top copper exporter.

Removing Dilma Rousseff from office is one matter. Finding a palatable alternative to take her place will be another.

The region is home to the top three cocaine-producing countries worldwide, plus one of the largest heroin producers.

2015’s estimated poverty rate is the highest since 2011.

Brazil’s substantial market size will make infrastructure a key spot for investment over the next few years.