The U.S. Supreme Court rules on Arizona’s SB 1070, Uruguay proposes legalizing marijuana, and Brazil launches a new stimulus amid rising consumer debt. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

U.S. president changes immigration policy, Mexico’s presidential frontrunner selects a Colombian police chief for security advisor, and world leaders converge in Latin America for the G20 and Rio+20. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

Ecuador’s president considers restricting his ministers’ access to private press, the region prepares to host the G20 and Rio+20, and the OECD finds Latin Americans rank high in happiness. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

The Pacific Alliance officially forms, Venezuela bans private gun ownership, and Chile's HidroAysén suspends development. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

Peru declares a state of emergency amid mining protests in Espinar, new reports assess the region’s human rights record, and questions arise concerning Venezuela’s high-speed internet cable to Cuba. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

Brazil requests a greater share of Itaipú electricity, Peru forecasted to experience the lowest inflation rate in Latin America, and Buenos Aires legalizes gay marriage for foreigners. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

Mexican literary giant Carlos Fuentes dies, Haiti’s president concludes first year in office, and Brazil’s president expands a cash-transfer program. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.