First it was Colombia. Then Panama, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Chile, Spain and the United States were all added to the list of countries that have rejected the legitimacy of Venezuela’s recent elections for a constituency to re-write the constitution.

Venezuela voted to ratify the constitution on July 30. However, it will not be validated by the Spanish government.

China is an important country when it comes to relations with Latin American countries, and it is hoping to strengthen its presence in one country in particular.

Brazil and Russia have announced their agreement for a coordinated foreign policy.

At first glance, Pope Francis’ upcoming visit in 2018 does not appear to have an overall objective apart from reinforcing Catholic relations in Peru, but maybe there’s more to it than that.

In June of 2013, the National Assembly of Nicaragua passed the “Ley Especial para el Desarrollo de Infraestructura y Transporte Nicaragüense Atinente a el Canal, Zonas de Libre Comercio e Infraestructuras Asociados.”

Ecuador seeks to diversify its exports to China through mangos, chocolate, and other resources.

Thousands of protesters from the communities of Río San Juan and Nueva Guinea marched to demand the repeal of Law 840. The law affects the Development of Nicaraguan Infrastructure, transportation to the Canal, Free Trade Zones, and Associated Infrastructures.

In June of 2017, Panama broke diplomatic relations with Taiwan in order to establish those with China, recognizing the two regions as one country.

José María Calderón lost an eye due to rubber bullets fired by the Nicaraguan National Police during a protest to repeal Law 840.