The gloves are off between the president and his predecessor and former mentor, Rafael Correa.

“For Janot and his team…this is like unloading one last cannon barrage on their way off the battlefield," said AS/COA's Brian Winter on additional corruption charges against two former presidents of Brazil. 

With Brazil distracted by scandals, Temer has pushed through important reforms that change the way it does business.

The former armed group officially launched its political party last week, but will find obstacles on the path to electoral success.

Brian Winter spoke to Platform America's about Latin American youth's rising expectations, their increasing discontent with corruption, and Brazil's growing middle class. 

The games accomplished precisely what their organizers intended.

“[The administration is] trying to strike a balance between showing concern and taking steps that will hurt the leaders of the regime—and not hurt the Venezuelan people," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth.