Colombia Update: Where the Peace Talks Stand
As talks begin again this year, find out sticking points, as well as promising developments.
Peña Nieto's Washington Visit: Key for U.S.-Mexico Relations
The White House should use the Mexican leader's U.S. visit this week to focus on bilateral economic ties, writes AS/COA's Kezia McKeague for U.S. News & World Report.
Colombian Rebels Propose Ceasefire
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Sara Schaefer Muñoz
The FARC rebel group's announcement of an indefinite unilateral ceasefire helps Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, whose peace talks have been losing support, comments AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini.
Timeline: Top Latin American Moments of 2014
See this year's news highlights from the region, from presidential elections to protests.
Summary: Citizen Insecurities and Democracy - LAPOP's 2014 AmericasBarometer
The new survey results show heightened concerns about insecurity and impunity in the hemisphere.
Impacta la inseguridad sobre la democracia
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Rafael Mathus
El reporte AmericasBarometer 2014 de LAPOP presentado en AS/COA concluye que la legitimidad democrática ha disminuido en parte debido a la creciente violencia y la inseguridad en Latinoamérica.
Out with Peña Nieto? For Mexicans, Missing Students Case Overshadows All
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Whitney Eulich
Violence and crime are still front and center in Mexico in despite of President Enrique Peña Nieto’s reforms, points out AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.