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Mercosur suspends Paraguay and admits Venezuela: an unethical move?Paraguay was the only country objecting to Venezuela's entry into the Mercosur trade bloc. Its rights may be temporarily suspended, but it's still a member, says a guest blogger.- Legislative and judicial powers clash in El SalvadorJudges elected to the Supreme Court in 2006 and 2012 asserted their right to maintain their position this week, defying a constitutional ruling that their elections were invalid, writes a guest blogger.
Presidential election 'deja vu' in Mexico?In 2006, presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador declared election fraud. Today, the electoral committee is once again in the thick of a recount at his party's request.- Is it fair to rank 'failed' states?Media outlets and think tanks like rankings because they inspire debate, but ranking failed states based on perceived failings is irresponsible, writes a guest blogger.
The Argentine president's secret weapon? A super-charged youth movement.La C谩mpora, a political youth movement 鈥� 30,000-strong and mostly under 30 鈥� is one of Fernandez de Kirchner's most significant political tools. But they stand out for more than just solidarity.
Forget democracy: let's talk Mexican hair, ladiesMexico's president-elect Pe帽a Nieto attracted as much attention for his lush locks as his politics. Did his glistening mane overshadow more serious talk on democracy?
For Mexicans, relief that next president won't have free reinPe帽a Nieto's win restores power to the PRI, which long held an authoritarian grip on Mexico before being ousted 12 years ago. But more than a decade of democracy has changed things.
Five key takeaways as PRI heads back to presidency in MexicoMexico's PRI ran one of the best organized campaigns in Latin America in recent history, argues a guest blogger, but its winner, Enrique Pe帽a Nieto, now has to bring the same effectiveness to the presidency.
Mexico's election violence-free: a turning point?As the death toll has surged in Mexico, many have feared the impact on the electoral process. But the 2012 presidential race has been quiet, though not necessarily for good reasons, argues InSight Crime.
In returning PRI to power, Mexicans put faith in young democracyEnrique Pe帽a Nieto won Sunday's presidential vote, returning the聽Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, to office. Mexicans are betting their democracy is strong enough to warrant giving the once-authoritarian party another chance.- How much do you know about Mexico? Take our quiz.
From Pre-Columbian civilization to the drug trafficking organizations of today, how much do you know about the United States' neighbor to the south?
- Paraguay isolated over president's ousterThe trade group Mercosur suspended Paraguay's membership after Fernando Lugo was impeached last week, though it stopped short of sanctions. Paraguay's absence has paved the way for Venezuela to be admitted.
Mexicans vote: 4 key reforms the next president must tackle "Mexico has not lived up to [its] potential," says Lorenzo Lazo, a political analyst in Mexico City who served in several PRI administrations. And if it is going to, here are the key reforms the next leader must tackle, according to observers across the political spectrum:
Mexico elections: How 5 local issues could impact the next president Mexicans will elect 128 senators, 500 deputies, six governors, the mayor of Mexico City, and their new president tomorrow. Some of these key local races will have implications for the new president's mandate, and the governing party's ability to pass much needed reforms.
Recent Mexico arrests falsely linked to 'El Chapo:' Is US trying to influence elections?An arrested drug suspect accused the US of pressuring him to claim family ties to wanted drug kingpin 'El Chapo.' Is this US meddling in Mexico, or is this an attempt to exploit mistrust of the US?
Why Mexico and Paraguay are embracing controversial parties of the pastBoth countries voted out single-party systems that ruled their nations for most of the 20th century. But now both are looking to bring back the very same systems they were so relieved to see fall.
Rio+20 revelation: US and Venezuela agree on pollutingVenezuela blames capitalism for global warming, but the country's delegation to Rio+20 allied with the US to block the Oceans Rescue Plan and fought against a deadline to end fossil fuel subsidies.
Women make splash in Mexico's electionsMexico is facing a milestone for women as it fields its first female candidate from a major party in the July 1 presidential election. But women are vying to make an impact in local elections as well.
Mexico's high-stakes presidential vote: 4 questions answered The next Mexican president will inherit a country torn by drug violence. Tackling deep-seated democratic and economic challenges is key to progress.
Hugo Chavez's answer to Disney World: Libertador LandHugo Chavez is known for invoking the name of Venezuela's liberator, Simon Bolivar, in everything from speeches to his political movement. Next step in the Bolivarian revolution? A theme park.
