Former Argentine military ruler Jorge Rafael Videla dies, Peru’s foreign minister steps down, and a landmark ruling in Brazil opens the way for gay marriage. Read these stories and more.
Brazil opens a ministry for small businesses, the Pacific Alliance creates a legislative committee, and Ecuador plans to seek Mercosur membership. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.
Venezuela’s opposition challenges the election results in court, Peru sees changes to its prior consultation law, and the U.S. Navy tests new counternarcotics technology in the Caribbean. Read these stories and more.
Mexico’s Congress passes a bill to protect journalists, Bolivia takes Chile land dispute to the Hague, and Colombia considers same-sex marriage legislation. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.
A new immigration bill is introduced in the U.S. Senate, the Ríos-Montt trial takes an unexpected turn, and Mexico’s interior secretary visits Washington. Read these stories and more.
Peru develops warning systems to mitigate damage from receding glaciers, cash smuggling rises in Ecuador, and Jamaica gets an IMF rescue package. Read these stories and more.
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro channels Chávez on the campaign trail, Peru’s new military service rule faces backlash, and Uruguay’s Senate passes marriage equality bill. Read these stories and more.