–Researched and Written by Mikayla Kennedy— Issue Apr 17-23 2024: Alberto Fujimori, former president of Peru, has returned to the public discourse ever since his release from prison in December of 2023. Fujimori has a notorious reputation in Peru, as he committed multiple crimes while in office, including staging a self-coup and ordering the kidnapping

Issue Apr 17-23 2024: As Mexico’s criminal organizations expand their influence across the country, where they are largely free to murder rivals, undermine law enforcement, and seize property, their grip over local and regional governments continues to tighten.

Issue Apr 17-23 2024: Acknowledging the importance of reforming the political system, President Gabriel Boric emphasized the immediate need to address pension reform and the fiscal pact before prioritizing broader political changes.

Issue Apr 17-23 2024: In Peru, the Organización Nacional de Familiares de los Asesinados y Víctimas de las Masacres del 2022 y el 2023 announced their intention to take to the streets in Lima on the 1st of May to demand justice for their fallen family members, killed by State agents during the Juliaca massacre.

Issue Apr 17-23 2024: Axel Kicillof and Verónica Magario, Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Buenos Aires, were present at the Federal University March, which was a protest against the defunding of public education that the Government under La Libertad Avanza is carrying out.

Issue Apr 17-23 2024: One of President Gustavo Petro’s goal is to reduce poverty and create a more equal society. Some of these programs include providing housing, food, education, healthcare, or subsidies to poor homes.