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Brazil’s Supreme Court to Begin Historic Corruption Trial
Beginning August 2, justices will try 38 defendants accused of involvement in a massive congressional vote-buying scandal.

As gender inequality persists in Latin America, countries must do more to empower women in the workplace, writes AS/COA President Susan Segal for The Miami Herald.
AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini discusses the Cuban activist's legacy, saying that while the movement for political dialogue in Cuba will continue, it will be hard to replace Payá's charismatic leadership.
On July 31, COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth will provide congressional testimony at a U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations’ Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics.
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?
Out July 26, Americas Quarterly's Summer 2012 issue looks at how women and girls are faring in education, labor markets, politics, and the private sector.
Writing for World Politics Review, AS/COA's Jason Marczak examines the need for cross-border, multi-faceted strategies to combat violence in Central America.
The worst drought to hit the United States in half a century is boosting Argentine and Brazilian corn and soy producers.
AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini takes a look at what the victory of Enrique Peña Nieto will mean for U.S.-Mexican relations for Mexico's El Universal. (en español)
The urban designer spoke about the smart city project, outlining how it could foster creative innovation and urban renewal in Mexico’s second-largest metropolis.
In the wake of Mexico's July 1 elections, COA's Eric Farnsworth and Center for American Progress' Michael Werz explore challenges that lie ahead for the country's next president.



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