As the ramifications of the Brazilian Lava Jato investigations spread into Peru, they might cause a political earthquake in that country when new evidence concerning the connection between corrupt politicians and private corporations is finally brought to light.

It seems that the role of the hegemonic media in Argentina today is that of legitimizing economic power, and often it becomes a political actor in itself. The media has created the idea of a societal split, and the discourse of President Mauricio Macri has called for togetherness and unity among Argentinians.

As Chile progresses toward a higher level of development with increasing levels of income and investment, one thing may stand in its way: its insufficient infrastructure.