Prisons from Brazil to El Salvador are severely overcrowded, leading to violence and gang activity. Here is AQ's overview on where the region stands.

Failure to pass TPP would be a major setback for U.S. policy in the Americas, writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth in Latin Trade.

The Rio Olympics is the first time South America hosts the Games, but Latin America has a history of making its mark at the mega event.

The first-ever Guaraní translation of Don Quixote was recently completed, part of a growing effort by scholars and officials to embrace Paraguay’s indigenous language.

Learn more about AS/COA's programs and successes in 2015.

RioReal’s Julia Michaels talks about the highs and lows of prepping for the mega event.