Issue Nov 08-14 2023: In recent decades, Chinese fishing fleets, specifically squid fishing, have moved into the waters of South America, and their aggressiveness has led to frequent clashes.

Issue Nov 08-14 2023: In early November, the European Union (EU) disqualified itself from participating in Venezuela’s political processes under Nicolás Maduro.

Issue Nov 01-07 2023: The Popular Resistance and Rebellion Block (BRP) called out the Miss Universe organization to reconsider and cancel said event in El Salvador.

Issue Nov 01-07 2023: The Nicaraguan government has revoked the legal status of twelve NGOs operating in the country, and “voluntarily” dissolved thirteen more.

Issue Nov 01-07 2023: In a recent development, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and the Chilean government, led by President Gabriel Boric, have taken significant diplomatic actions in response to the situation in the Gaza Strip.

Issue Oct 25-31 2023: Gustavo Petro’s 2023 visit to China marks a potentially significant development in Colombia’s foreign policy.

Issue Oct 25-31 2023: Although the weight of history marks the positions of Latin Americans regarding the war between Israel and Hamas, the majority of leftist governments have maintained their traditional support for the Palestinian cause, with Brazil at the forefront calling for a peaceful solution.

Issue Oct 25-31 2023: Hugo Siles has been named the new Bolivian ambassador to China.

Issue Oct 18-24 2023: María Antonia de Paz y Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, will be canonized as Argentina’s first saint in early 2024 by Pope Francis.

Issue Oct 18-24 2023: Protests across Panama have demanded the repeal of a contract recently made with Canada that allows the North American country to begin operations in the largest coal mine in Central America, which is located in Panama.