The crisis of representation in modern democracies is aggravated by the oligarchic structure of the political parties, which are dominated by a few individuals who seek to perpetuate themselves in power for personal gain.

Uruguay has seen a considerable reduction of numbers living below the poverty line.

Now more than ever, cities throughout Latin America are contributing to new conversations around sustainable development and the advancement of technological innovation.

“Only a few years ago, travelling abroad to express disagreement with the policies of one’s government was interpreted as an act of treason.” But the recent actions of former Colombian presidents Álvaro Uribe and Andrés Pastrana indicate those norms might not matter in this age of the country’s politics.

The region of Corredor Seco in Guatemala, and particularly the community of Santa María Xalapán in Jalapa, is suffering from notable marginalization, lack of basic foodstuff and employment opportunities.

President Nicolás Maduro is going out of his way to fulfill his critics’ most dire predictions.

The recent demonstrations, in their heterogeneity, intertwine structural transformations with the logics of conjuncture, and challenge the entire Argentinean political system.

Journalist Raúl Zibechi critiques the Chilean capitalist system through an academic review of Kurdish leader, Abdullah Öcalan’s book, “Manifesto for a Democratic Civilization.”

In Brazil, the Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) party has identified two presidential candidates: Gleisi Hoffman and Lindhergh Farias.

Reading is exciting. It is a daring exercise that forces us to face our prejudices and confront life’s complexities; visit new cities and try new foods. In every line, every paragraph, lies a new idea.