While some Latin American leaders offer sharp criticisms in the wake of U.S.-proposed missile strikes on Syria, AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth says the reaction "has very little to do with Syria."
At least 10 countries in Latin America are known to use unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian purposes, while some governments are also working to develop their own technology.
Cerca de 90 milhões de brasileiros estão nas redes sociais, quase o tamanho do eleitorado do país, disse o pesquisador.
In Colombia, the secretary of state hailed progress on peace talks, though allegations of U.S. spying strained the official’s Brazil visit.
Around 90 million Brazilians are on social media today, nearly the size of the Brazilian electorate, said the social media and data researcher.
O Índice de Inclusão Social 2013 da AS/COA indica que o Brasil, apesar de ser uma nação mais rica, fica atrás de líderes regionais em inclusão social.
The Argentine pontiff’s first visit to Latin America since assuming his post comes at a time of vocal demands for government accountability in Brazil.