Uruguay encabeza la lista de países en América Latina en el Índice de Inclusión Social 2013 publicado por Americas Quarterly.
Other leaders in Latin America will watch the results of Uruguay’s new approach to legalize the marijuana market, points out AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.
The Chamber of Deputies voted on legislation that could make the South American country the first in the world to legalize the production, sale, and distribution of the drug.
From June 4 to 6, foreign ministers from across the hemisphere discuss steps to combat narcotics, while three Latin America countries consider drug legislation.
South American leaders head to Equatorial Guinea this week to talk trade with their African counterparts.
Congressional votes and court decisions this month are bringing several countries closer to marriage rights for LGBT couples.
The Andean country becomes a full member of the regional bloc on July 31. Will the new membership increase trade among members, or jeopardize the organization?