Summary: The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in Latin America
What is the outlook for anti-corruption regulation in a Latin American context? An AS/COA panel explored the topic.
Following Protests, Brazil’s President Proposes Reforms
Sweeping political reform, increased investments in public transport, and expanded healthcare services are part of Dilma Rousseff’s five-point plan.
Explainer: What Is Ecuador’s Media Law?
Legislation signed by President Rafael Correa on June 21 establishes new rules that could be used to censor the press.
Mass Protests Awaken Brazil’s Political Consciousness
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Adam Frankel
The continued demonstrations reflect broad popular concern with the need for improving social equality.
Ecuador Weighs Asylum Request, Stands Up to U.S. Again
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Mercedes Alvaro, Sara Schaefer Muñoz and José de Córdoba
Granting asylum to Edward Snowden could hit hard Ecuador’s economy as trade relations with the U.S. may be impaired, suggests AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
Amid Nationwide Protests, Brazil's Congress Considers "Impunity Amendment"
Brazilians have taken to the streets to rally against a variety of issues, including corruption. Meanwhile, legislators will vote on a bill to take investigative powers away from public prosecutors’ offices.