President Barack Obama has pledged support for a renewed DREAM Act push, which will see a vote in the House and the Senate before the end of the year.

Communities across the United States "could benefit from a more business and export friendly climate that encourages even more innovation and invention that would bring new jobs," argues COA's Brian Wanko in an op-ed for The South Bend Tribune.

A two-part article looks at the movement for reforming the immigration system and post-election prospects for its success.

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.