Join Americas Society on March 10, when two leading ensembles with a longstanding commitment to Latin American music come together to premiere Suite de Gargantúa, Mario Lavista’s new nonet.

On March 11, the Society and Open Letter celebrate the publication of “the best novel since both it and the world began,” as Macedonio Fernández himself described his masterwork, first published posthumously in 1967 and, with this 2009 edition, appears for the first time in English translation.

Latin America surpasses the world average when it comes to the number of female lawmakers. Despite progress at the presidential and legislative levels, some countries in the region fall short on boosting the number of women in office.

Brazil's Iran ties and a devestating earthquake in Chile have been the main focuses of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Latin American travels this week. Her trip, from February 28 through March 5, brings her to Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Costa Rica, and Guatemala.

"There is a significant opportunity in the wake of the earthquake to build Haiti into a modern, economically stable, environmentally-sound nation," says COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth.

On February 26, the Constitutional Court of Colombia ended more than two years of speculation about a possible third term in office for President Álvaro Uribe. With Uribe out of the running, AS/COA looks at Colombia’s presidential candidates.

An 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile on February 27. AS/COA Online shares links to more information and ways to support relief efforts.