Chile’s privatized pension system was created 35 years ago during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, and since its inception it has served as an inspiration for other systems across Latin America.

Seventeen nations from across Latin America and the Caribbean combined to condemn the Venezuelan government’s recent actions.

Colombia has decided to limit documentation needed by certain Nicaraguan citizens to travel between the two countries.

Cuban and Mexican officials met recently to ratify the “good march” of their relationship and to discuss the expansion of economic and trade ties.

Argentina is seeking a free trade agreement with Mexico and has sent a delegation to the country in order to advance the negotiations.

Visas have been “suppressed” between Honduras and the Dominican Republic in an attempt to “achieve reciprocity between the two states,” and propel national development for the Dominican Republic.

Journalists from Argentina and Cuba will meet to discuss the state of the press and trade practices in both nations. Throughout the several days of events, members of the press will debate various topics of interest.

–Researched and written by Katie Benisch— With its unusual territorial shape, Chile has much to cover with its border control. Chile borders Perú, Bolivia, and Argentina, with Bolivia being the one of most concern lately. Recently, two Chilean policemen were detained in Bolivia as they crossed the border illegally while on the job, and the

After fifteen years, Bolivia and Costa Rica met for the third reunion of the Mechanisms for Political Consultations in which representatives of both countries demonstrated interest in “exchanging knowledge” concerning education, tourism, alternative energy sources, sustainable development, and culture.

Those who oppose Maduro’s government believe he is intent on establishing a dictatorship in Venezuela, while his supporters claim drafting a new Magna Carta will not only serve as an “exit” to the political and economic crisis at hand, but will strengthen the country from within.