Tensions remain high in the South China Sea
Vietnam is moving forward in resolving the dispute using its principle of "Peace and Cooperation," but the U.S. is holding naval exercises in the region.
Guatemala: Comedian Jimmy Morales is elected president
What this means politically is very much up in the air, but one thing that is certain is that Guatemala's political nightmares are not over.
Who are the political prisoners in Colombia?
An inquiry in the context of the peace negotiations between the government and the FARC-EP guerrillas by a former political prisoner.
Sen. Wyden positioned to secure rights for Guatemalan workers
"This visit to Guatemala reinforced how important it is to include strong labor protections in our trade deals and to make sure the U.S. follows through with enforcement of those rules."
Trans-Pacific Trade Agreement: Potential damage to global public health
"If the door starts to close on generic production of antiretrovirals, any hope of ending the global AIDS epidemic in our lifetime will quickly evaporate."
Guatemalan president accused of massive corruption by UN agency, prosecutor
The Sept. 6 elections cannot be seen as legitimate because of the multiple scandals concerning violations of campaign laws and the constitution.
Ecuador proposes moderate tax increase on rich, right wing runs amok
In most Latin American countries, including those with relatively progressive governments, huge wealth disparities are an obstacle to the pursuit of social justice and greater democracy.
Vietnam alarmed by conflict in South China Sea
The United States has never ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the peaceful means to settle disputes.
Vietnam appeals to public for help on China conflict
China sent a deep-water oil rig into Vietnamese marine territory, along with 80 ships, including military vessels, infuriating Vietnam, which has been trying to resolve the crisis diplomatically.
Intellectual property rights and the TPP
Ever since Jefferson's time there has been a contest between two principal propositions on intellectual property (IP).
