AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini analyzes the outlook on the upcoming elections as uncertainty escalates and the future of Venezuela looks challenging for the next leader.

AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth comments on interim leader Nicolás Maduro’s claim of having been blessed by the deceased Hugo Chávez to head Venezuela and carry his socialist mantle.

The Catholic Church is not the greatest barrier to the advancement of gay rights in the Americas.

Chile’s Michelle Bachelet would face political and policy challenges in a second bid for president.

Crowds have waited to glimpse Chávez’ body for nine consecutive days (slideshow).