Representatives of eight Latin American countries met with a representative of Venezuela’s interim government in the Ecuadoran capital of Quito.

Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega is attempting to get his country out of its current political crisis. However, he does not know how to prioritize important connections with international entities.

The Chamber of Deputies of the National Congress of Chile approved a resolution on April 9th, asking President Sebastián Piñera to initiate dialogue with Bolivia for the purpose of reestablishing diplomatic relations between the two nations which had been suspended since 1962.

Repression against journalists and reporters by the Venezuelan and Nicaraguan governments has led to one of the worst historical moments for freedom of speech in the region.

The increase of undocumented migrants that leave the region and migrate to the United States through Mexico means that Central America should be the focus of immigration and humanitarian policies.

Due to violence and lack of opportunities in Central American nations, thousands of migrants have been journeying to the U.S. in search of new prospects.

Honduras, along with other countries located in the Northern Triangle, and the United States have made great strides towards combating organized crime and dismantling its structures.

Presidents and representatives from Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Paraguay, and Guyana signed the joint declaration creating Prosur, the Forum for the Progress and Development of South America.

Peru and Ecuador are making business deals that favor both Latin American countries.

The crisis in Venezuela is having spillover effects across the Latin American region.