Cuba announced plans for the release of political prisoners last week. Observers debate whether the prisoner release represents significant change for Cuba and how the United States will respond.

The Institutional Revolutionary Party won nine of the 12 gubernatorial seats up for grabs in Mexico’s July 4 vote, but an opposition alliance won unexpected victories in three PRI strongholds.

One year after the coup in Honduras, the situation remains largely unresolved both domestically and internationally, writes AS/COA Senior Director of Policy Christopher Sabatini in Folha de São Paulo. (em português)

One year after the coup in Honduras, the situation remains largely unsettled both domestically and internationally, writes AS/COA Senior Director of Policy Christopher Sabatini in Folha de São Paulo.

With June 28 marking the anniversary of the overthrow of Honduran leader Manuel Zelaya, Honduras continues to pay an economic price for the political fallout.

Juan Manuel Santos enters office on August 7 with a strong mandate that should help him tackle key socioeconomic issues.

Nearly half of Mexico’s states head to the ballot box on July 4, with voters picking new governors in 12 out of the 14 elections. AS/COA explores the races, the assassination of a gubernatorial candidate, and the resurgence of the Institutional Revolutionary Party.