The outcome of the U.S. midterm elections will likely impact U.S. policy toward Latin America. AS/COA Online takes a look at the debates over free trade, Californian drug policy, border security, and immigration.

"Speculation is rampant in Washington that the November 2 mid-term elections will usher in a new phase of trade expansion for the United States," argues Eric Farnsworth in an op-ed for The Miami Herald.

Finance ministers fell short of reaching an agreement on currency policy at a weekend IMF-hosted meeting, stoking fears about the “currency war” decried by Brazil’s Guido Mantega.

Latino voters could play a crucial role in a number of elections across the country, with immigration and economic issues affecting which way they vote. AS/COA Online looks at key races.

The U.S. and Mexico are ramping up their efforts to help those that need it most, writes Fred Niehaus, senior vice president of global public affairs for Western Union.

Mexico’s bicentennial underscores challenges and opportunities for the United States as well, writes former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Americas Society Board Member Antonio O. Garza.

Mexico celebrates its bicentennial this week amid a glut of pulse-taking media coverage that reflects on the country’s direction.