At the AS/COA book launch for Latin America's Struggle for Democracy panelists looked at how the economic downturn could affect regional democracies.

Heavily favored across the Americas, Barack Hussein Obama cruised to a victory on Election Day. Where does he stand on issues that affect the Americas and Hispanic voters? An AS/COA analysis takes a look at his positions on trade, immigration, and U.S.-Cuba policy, as well as how he is perceived across the hemisphere.

En un artículo de opinión para El Diario/La Prensa, Christopher Sabatini explica porqué hay que tomar nota de lo que dicen los candidatos presidenciales en cuanto a sus propuestas en remesas, inmigración, y política exterior hacia Latinoamérica.

To be released on November 6, the new Americas Quarterly will feature 31 memos to the U.S. President-elect from presidents, policymakers, business leaders, and activists. Visit the new website at americasquarterly.org for blogs, online polls, web exclusives, and feature content.

After months of political turmoil, supporters of President Evo Morales and opposition leaders reached compromises on several areas of a draft constitution, which the electorate will vote on in a January referendum.

Amid concerns over global financial turbulence, Canadians cast their votes. Prime Minister Stephen Harper gained reelection and a stronger mandate, but economic worries made a dent in his party's gains as Conservatives once again won a minority government.

Voters in Brazil and Mexico turned out for local elections Sunday. Brazil's Worker's Party, buoyed by the president's popularity, made nationwide gains while in Mexico the Institutional Revolutionary Party won legislative seats and mayoralties. Security was a top concern on election day in both countries.