Colombian minister links Mexican drug cartels to FARC, Evo Morales advances presidential elections in Bolivia, and U.S. presidential candidates shy away fom discussing Western Hemisphere policy. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

All eyes on Wall Street, South American leaders meet in Manaus, Amazonian deforestation continues to rise, and Moscow lends Caracas weapons cash. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

Presidents of the Americas join world leaders at the UN, the U.S. president renews calls to approve Colombian and Panamanian trade pacts, and Brazilians increase ethanol consumption. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

UNASUR holds an emergency meeting about violent clashes in Bolivia, a damaged Wall Street's effect on Latin American markets, and the devestating impact of hurricanes in Cuba. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

How to improve Washington's hemispheric policy, Bolivia reshuffles its cabinet, and Brazil says no to OPEC—for now. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

Argentina pledges to repay Paris Club debts, Republicans approve harsh immigration platform, and Ecuador's government proposes rights for nature. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

Venezuela’s satellite plans, new lows in Mexican crime, and the U.S.’ growing Hispanic population. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.