After a first-round vote fraught with controversy, Haiti's electoral commission has removed the ruling-party candidate from the March 20 runoff. Meanwhile, the return from exile of two past presidents muddies Haiti's political landscape.

Exclusive Preview: Albert Fishlow explores what Dilma's government will mean for Brazil's economic and foreign policy in the forthcoming AQ.

Recovery efforts have been sluggish and a runoff election may see delays that could further undermine progress. But some observers note that goals set for rebuilding after last year's earthquake were overly ambitious.

Conventional wisdom held that Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez would see decreased power after September 2010 midterm elections. In an article for ForeignAffairs.com, AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini dispels this notion and forecasts that the Chávez government will step up expropriations ahead of the 2012 presidential vote.

Promising to build on her predecessor's successful economic and social policies, Dilma Rousseff was inaugurated as Brazil's first female president on January 1 in Brasilia. The former presidential chief of staff built a cabinet of continuity, hoping to continue her country's prosperity.

2010 marked a standout year for Latin America, where economic growth outpaced the global average. AS/COA Online takes a look at some of the top issues that will affect the region in 2011.

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica elected new presidents in 2010. AS/COA Online takes a look at these new leaders and considers the major events shaping their presidencies.