Legalization of marihuana has not brought about a solution to previous problems associated with the drug and is leading us into an uncertain future.

In Guatemala, nothing seems to be going right. The health system is in shambles. The highways are in even worse shape. The Ministry of Communications and the Ministry of Finance are unable to do their jobs and the education system is paralyzed in a standoff between teachers and the government.

The beginning of the public phase of the dialogue with the National Liberation Army (ELN) of Colombia began in Quito amidst uncertainty over agreements with the FARC.

The first meeting of the “Free Trade and the Right not to Migrate” group was held in Brussels to analyze the impacts of free trade agreements internationally.

The proverbial first 100 days are a time of high pressure and frenzied action for new governments, but after that time is up, things start to change.

The Argentinian executive branch, led by President Macri and the Cambiemos party, is currently trying to remove national attorney general Alejandra Gils Carbó, who was elected to a lifelong term.

Some books are destined to have an impact beyond their academic discipline, provoking debate and reflection as works of critical thought.

Ollanta Humala may find himself in trouble as a criminal investigation into his wife heats up. The prosecuting body dedicated to investigating crimes related to money laundering announced that they would look into the finances of the Peruvian ex-president as part of their existing investigation of the former first lady, Nadine Heredia.

Any renegotiation of the peace deal with the FARC in Colombia must not be led, or even necessarily include factions relating to ex-President Uribe if it is to succeed.

The left is facing significant problems in Chile, including its inability to unify leftist parties.