Guide: Fall 2013 Latin American Elections
Argentina, Chile, Honduras, and Venezuela held elections during the last quarter of...
Expulsions from Venezuela Show Tensions Endure in Post-Chavez Era
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Guy Taylor
"Venezuelans realize that the expulsion of the U.S. officials is just a red herring," points out AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini as tensions intensify between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Imminent U.S. Missile Strike On Syria Criticized By Leftist LatAm Leaders
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Andrew O'Reilly
While some Latin American leaders offer sharp criticisms in the wake of U.S.-proposed missile strikes on Syria, AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth says the reaction "has very little to do with Syria."
Explainer: Drones in Latin America
At least 10 countries in Latin America are known to use unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian purposes, while some governments are also working to develop their own technology.
The PDVSA Post-Chávez: Will Partnerships with the Private Sector and Chinese Experts Boost Oil Production?
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Thomas O'Donnell
New efforts by Venezuela’s national oil firm, PDVSA, to raise its lagging production. Is this really a change in strategy?
Venezuela Opens Chávez Institute To Spread Late Leader's Socialist Message
The opening of this institute clearly shows how, whether hated or loved, the late President Hugo Chávez has “become a national obsession,” points out AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.
Explainer: What Is ALBA?
The bloc’s first summit since Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s death took place in Guayaquil, Ecuador on July 30.