The worst drought to hit the United States in half a century is boosting Argentine and Brazilian corn and soy producers.
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As regional economic integration intensifies both the U.S. and Mexico should “develop a plan for building a border that contributes to, rather than detracts from, North American competitiveness,” writes COA’s Eric Farnsworth for PODER.
Though much of Washington policy on Mexico has focused on security, a new administration in Mexico will give the United States the opportunity to expand bilateral economic and political cooperation, writes COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth for El Universal. (en español)
A key section of the controversial Arizona immigration law was upheld in the weeks following a major immigration policy change by the Obama administration.
Music of the Americas participated in the citywide festival on June 21, including youth music troupes and a tango ensemble.
A senior advisor to the Department of State reassures that Latin America factors strongly into U.S. foreign policy.