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The World

Will Nestor Kirchner’s death leave a power vacuum in Argentina?

Global Politics

Nestor Kirchner, former Argentine president and husband to Argentina’s current leader, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, died suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday. Mark Jones of Rice University talks about what this leader’s death means for his country.

Comprehensive immigration reform has run up against hurdles in the past

Conflict & Justice

In Texas, Hispanics hoping to flex political muscle to help get immigration reform

Global Politics

Romney vows to increase trade relations with Latin America

Global Politics

Experts say foreign policy largely irrelevant when U.S. voters head to ballot box

Should Immigration Reform Be Comprehensive?

Conflict & Justice

President Obama has spoken a lot about the need for “comprehensive” immigration reform. That means taking on a lot: Some argue, too much to take on at once, especially when the parties agree on small pieces of the immigration debate.

Making the Case for Immigration Reform from Texas

Conflict & Justice

Immigrant rights advocates will be making their case to President Obama and Congress. They want a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants living and working in the US.

The World

Why American Presidents Discount Latin America

Conflict & Justice

American leaders, from the US president on down, often don’t often say much about our policies toward Latin America. The World’s Jason Margolis explains why.

The World

2012 US Election: Does Foreign Policy Experience Matter?

Arts, Culture & Media

There’s at least one clear advantage President Obama has over Mitt Romney: experience being a head of state on the world stage. But does foreign policy experience matter for presidential candidate?

Why Texas May Become a Blue State

Conflict & Justice

Demographers say the state could be majority Latino in less than 20 years, and some conservatives are hoping to woo Latinos over to their side.