Issue Oct 26-Nov 01: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed his third term of presidency in Brazil after managing to prevail in the second round of the presidential election held on October 30.

With illiberal democracies on the rise across the globe, the fundamentals of democratic order and the rule of law are being undermined.

The global economic situation and contradictions within the government are leading Colombia into a perfect storm of economic instability.

The militarization of Mexico has received a lot of attention in recent public debate.

Latin American cities may be losing their window of opportunity to attract economic talent.

Eight out of ten Mexicans do not trust any political party in the country, and the same percentage are dissatisfied with the justice system.

Readers have condemned Brazil’s major newspaper, Folha de S. Paulo, for an editorial that challenged presidential candidate and ex-president Luíz Inácio “Lula” da Silva on his economic policies before the results of the first round of voting.

In an opinion-based article published on September 30, 2022, in Bitcoin Magazine, Nayib Bukele denounced the international media for publishing “thousands” of articles on the failure of Bitcoin implementation and non-payment of external debt of its supposed economic successes.

Ecuador recognizes its debt to Afro-Ecuadorian history throughout October. To honor Afro-Ecuadorian history month,

Issue Oct 05-11 2022: Latin America faces a decisive period in which the effects of neoliberalism on society have come to light.