Officials in Peru look to enact federally regulated aerial raids of planes smuggling drugs into neighboring Bolivia, as well as other nearby countries in the future. 

Two presidents (one recently elected and one slightly more experienced) recently met to improve relations between their historically distant, although neighboring nations. 

Bolivian President Evo Morales affirmed that it was the best thing to happen in 2015. 

Salvadoreños import the largest share by far of Nicaraguan cheese. 

The Chilean Supreme Court will ask the Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to intercede in favor of the Venezuelan opposition leader, Leopoldo López, among others. 

Chile’s new representative to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, José Miguel Insulza, noted that Bolivia “enjoys the sympathy of world.”

President-elect Mauricio Macri vows changes implying a shift in Argentina’s relationship with the region and the world. 

During the first Binational Forum for Innovation and Financing for Medium and Small Businesses (MSEs) of Peru and Bolivia, the countries will share their experiences on the issues.  

Panama and the Dominican Republic signed treaties on extradition and legal assistance. 

A 16 page letter was sent by the Organization of American States’ (OAS) secretary general, Luis Almagro, to Venezuelan officials demanding transparency, the freeing of political prisoners, and international observers before the December 6 elections.