In spite of his political battles at home and criticism from abroad, El Salvador’s president ends his first year in office with an approval rating north of 90 percent. 

"In a country that invests a far lower share of its gross domestic product in health care than the United States...the effect has been disastrous," writes AS/COA's Brian Winter in The Washington Post.

Nicolás Maduro has little fiscal and political room to maneuver as scarcity and food insecurity worsen.

Subnational development banks in Latin America can help speed the recovery.

Rapid deployment of renewables could help the region avoid another lost decade.

A doctor and migrant, Parra is among the many Venezuelans helping on the frontlines in their adopted countries.