Issue Oct 07-13 2026: A new survey produced by the Foundation for Freedom and Development reveals that 69% of Guatemalans believe that drug trafficking organizations will try to interfere in upcoming elections in the country.

Issue Oct 07-13 2026: After more than two decades of military dictatorship, the 1988 Federal Constitution established two foundations for political contests in Brazil: democracy and the rule of law.

Issue Oct 07-13 2026: The dissident Colorado faction is moving forward with an alternative project to the National Republican Association (ANR) leadership, aiming to contest the Presidency in the 2028 general elections. Última Hora of Asunción noted that Mario Abdo Benítez and Hugo Velázquez are opening the door to other sectors to determine the presidential

Issue Oct 07-13 2026: In San Luis Potosí, two ejidos (communal lands) share the same enemies: a manipulated Congress, missing certificates, ignored contracts, and governments that prioritize megaprojects.