The polls predict victory for Enrique Peña Nieto. But with the PRI poised for a pick-up in congressional seats, the implications of the July 1 elections will go far beyond the presidential race.

 

What barriers exist to youth employment in Latin America, and which initiatives are addressing challenges to the youth skills gap? An AS/COA Miami discussion looked at these issues at a June 1 event.

A student movement called #YoSoy132 launched a series of protests against media coverage of the campaigns and the leading candidate. But can it affect the election outcome?

In a look back on the exceptional career of Carlos Fuentes, Director of Literature Daniel Shapiro reflects on the Mexican literary giant’s great contribution to culture and history of collaboration with the Americas Society.

The May 6 debate gave candidates the chance to present proposals, but made no dent in the frontrunner’s lead. Will undecided voters make up the gap?

A large diaspora vote could influence the Dominican Republic’s May 20 election. The same may not be true for the Mexican and Venezuelan elections to be held this year.

With May 3 marking World Press Freedom Day, recent legislation in Brazil and Mexico seeks to expand freedom of information, while new and proposed laws in Ecuador, Guatemala, and Peru impose limits.