A recent celebration in a small Brazilian town reveals that the Amazon is grappling with many of the same gay rights issues as the rest of the world.

Following more than six months of intractable protests, Chile experienced a change in leadership of both the student movement and the education ministry.

"I believe it is necessary to transition toward new social programs," explained the former Governor of the State of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto during his November 17 presentation at AS/COA. (en español)

Colombia’s government will withdraw controversial education reforms following massive student demonstrations on November 16. Students, however, will continue to protest—in solidarity with Chilean students.

Though Costa Rica has one of Latin America’s most successful education systems, challenges remain. AS/COA Online speaks to the education minister about strategies to improve the quality of education and to keep students in school.

AS/COA's 2011 Latin American Cities conference in Lima will feature opening remarks by Peruvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Rafael Roncagliolo, and a closing speech by Peruvian President Ollanta Humala.

Pairing philanthropy and profit takes work—and smart regulation. Antony Bugg-Levine and Jed Emerson explore impact investing in a preview article from the Fall 2011 issue of Americas Quarterly.