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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.- Another 'coup' coming in Latin America? Bolivia police strike enters sixth day.Bolivian President Evo Morales has claimed right-wing forces have infiltrated the police protest in La Paz, which has now entered its sixth day.
- How Mexicans are reacting to US Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona immigration lawThe Mexican government says it's disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to let stand Arizona requirement that officers check immigration status of some individuals.
Democracy in Paraguay: at work or under threat?After Fernando Lugo's impeachment last week, many question the state of democratic institutions not only in Paraguay, but Latin America as a whole.
Reporter's notebook: Why Mexico City airport shooting is so troublingThe shootout at Mexico City's international airport might be a rare event, but it's also a measure of how 鈥� and why 鈥� the perception of security in Mexico continues to plummet.
Beneath Argentina's growth, economic fault lines simmerEconomic policies are based on short-term gains instead of long-term growth strategies, writes guest blogger Melissa Lockhart Fortner, and have created 'fundamental instability.'
Paraguay impeaches President Fernando Lugo: reactions at home and abroadVenezuela says it will cut off oil supplies. Others aren't being so hard line, writes guest blogger James Bosworth.
Galapagos giant tortoise Lonesome George dies after not so lonely lifeLonesome George is believed to be the last of his subspecies, but he hardly had time for loneliness: The tortoise had constant company from journalists, scientists, and potential mates.
Rio +20: What does it augur for the 2016 Olympics?The UN's global conference underscored just how much ground Rio de Janeiro itself has to cover when it comes to environmental sustainability. It also showed what a long way the city has to go to prepare for the 2014 World Cup games and the 2016 Olympics.
Does Paraguay risk pariah status with president's ouster?Ousted president Fernando Lugo denounced his removal as a 'parliamentary coup,' and hinted that domestic and international pressure could reverse his impeachment.- Rio+20: 5 key takeaways Here are some of the promising developments and bigger disappointments of the Rio+20 global sustainability conference, which ends today.
Paraguay upheaval: Is this a coup?Paraguayan President Lugo faces impeachment proceedings today, launched by congressional rivals after a land eviction led to 17 deaths last week. A guest blogger explores the implications.
Indigenous Venezuelans demand return of rock from GermanyThe 35-ton Kueka stone is claimed by some Pem贸n as a spiritual "grandmother" that belongs in Venezuela, not a Berlin park.