From the Amazon fires to Hurricane Maria, where did the Democratic candidates stand on climate change policy, particularly as it pertains to Latin America?

"In a lot of countries, these classic images of stern-faced soldiers with rifles overseeing politics had become taboo," said AS/COA's Brian Winter to The Washington Post.

"If the expectations are raised but not met, then you have a real problem," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to Associated Press about Juan Guaidó's White House meeting.

From drones to facial recognition, police across the region are adopting digital tools. But some worry about abuse

"The U.S. is becoming anxious that the window of opportunity is closing in," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to PRI about Venezuelan opposition efforts against Nicolás Maduro's regime.

The region's militaries are back in public view. Watch or attend AQ's discussion on the political and economic impacts.

It wouldn’t be the first country to get stuck in the classic “middle-income trap”.