In light of several violent incidents and threats against Colombian politicians, some Colombians fear that the recent spate of political violence could debase the nation’s democratic environment.

In 1823, American President James Monroe declared that the United States would consider attempts by any country outside of this hemisphere to extend power into it as a threat to his country’s peace and security.

In Brazil, Carnaval is a space where participants may feel free to display their bodies, despite a growing public disdain for such corporal display.

The criticism of Brazil’s “deepening democractic crisis” by the directors of Datafolha draws attention to the overall representativeness of political candidates; however, despite this, other critics do not consider the current situation to be a crisis.

No less of a problem than narco-trafficking, corruption, and the poor state of healthcare, is the deplorable judicial system along with the fraying social fabric among Colombian citizens.

Although Argentina’s middle class largely supports the government of President Mauricio Macri and its spending cuts, the Macri government has favored the wealthiest at the expense of the middle class.

The conflict between the political left and the agriculture sector continues to be complicated, with many sectors involved.

From Augusto Pinochet in Chile to Fidel Castro in Cuba, totalitarian regimes throughout the world have been achieved through terror tactics.

With the upcoming Venezuelan presidential elections, it can be expected that Nicolás Maduro will be reelected into office.

Unlike many leaders of established institutions, Pope Francis has put himself at the forefront of international social justice movements.