"There clearly is an impression that press freedoms in the Western Hemisphere are being challenged," points out COA’s Eric Farnsworth on firing of high-profile journalist Carmen Aristegui in Mexico. 

Take an interactive look at hot spots of recent and historic tension in the Western Hemisphere. 

Understand the case involving corruption in the state-run petroleum company and what’s next in the legal process.

Caracas’ mayor was jailed on conspiracy charges last week. Over half of the country’s opposition mayors face legal action since 2014 demonstrations.

El periodista venezolano Sergio Dahbar habla con Americas Quarterly sobre el clima para hacer periodismo en Venezuela hoy.