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Sec. Clinton to Lead High-Level Group to Mexico
In the wake of the murder of three people with U.S. consular links in Ciudad Juarez, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton heads a cabinet-level delegation to Mexico on March 23.

Brazil Raises Stakes over U.S. Cotton Subsidies

A dispute over U.S. cotton subsidies took another turn this week when Brazil announced plans to suspend intellectual property rights on some U.S. products. That and retaliatory tariff measures are slated to take effect in April, though both sides hold hopes for negotiations.

Weekly Roundup: Juarez Woes, Lula in the Middle East, and Colombia's Vote

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security scraps a virtual border fence plan, China invests in Argentine oil exploration, and Latin American arms purchases rise. Read these stories and more in the Weekly Roundup.

Piñera Shifts Government Plans ahead of Inauguration

In the wake of a massive Chilean earthquake, new President Sebastián Piñera took office March 11, reshaing his earlier agenda and promising to make the country’s reconstruction his top priority.

Exclusive Interview: General Fraser on Security in the Americas

General Douglas M. Fraser, Commander of U.S. Southern Command, spoke with AS/COA Online about supporting relief efforts in Chile and Haiti, the fight against illicit trafficking, Iran’s growing ties with Latin America, and weapons modernization in the Andes.

Women Make Strides in Latin American Politics

Latin America surpasses the world average when it comes to the number of female lawmakers. Despite progress at the presidential and legislative levels, some countries in the region fall short on boosting the number of women in office.

Rebuilding Haiti

"There is a significant opportunity in the wake of the earthquake to build Haiti into a modern, economically stable, environmentally-sound nation," says COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth.

Colombia Update: Presidential Race Is on

On February 26, the Constitutional Court of Colombia ended more than two years of speculation about a possible third term in office for President Álvaro Uribe. With Uribe out of the running, AS/COA looks at Colombia’s presidential candidates.

Resource Guide: Earthquake Strikes Chile

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on February 27. AS/COA Online shares links to more information and ways to support relief efforts.

The Ford Foundation Awards Grant to Americas Society to Promote Social Inclusion in the Western Hemisphere

Americas Society is honored to announce the Ford Foundation’s generous award of a one-year grant for Americas Society’s Social Inclusion Program to promote research, policy debate, and policy change on social inclusion.

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