New Cuba bill puts a strain on U.S.-Caribbean relations

A new bill introduced by three Republican Senators has put Caribbean states in the line of fire as lawmakers look to advance U.S. policy toward Cuba.
How a Canadian saw the U.S. party conventions

As an analyst for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) I had the opportunity to watch both conventions up close. One of my takeaways: the two parties present two distinct visions of the future, with one more aligned with Canadians the other a more-than-a-little frightening to many Canadians.
How bad would Trump be for Latin America?

Although it is reasonable to believe that a Donald Trump presidency in the United States would adversely affect White House policies toward Latin America, the most damaging effect of a Republican victory would be on the state of democracy on the continent.