Issue Oct 28-Nov 03 2026: Paraguay is experiencing a serious financial and political crisis as the country’s Central Bank took control of Ueno Bank, a move that caused the latter to suspend operations and freeze the funds of thousands of customers, many of whom took to the streets to demand that their savings be returned.

Issue Oct 28-Nov 03 2026: A new business class in Venezuela has emerged: the so-called Rodrichicos. Unlike the Bolichicos, made up of young entrepreneurs who sealed multi-million dollar contracts during the Hugo Chávez era, the Rodrichicos are not defined by their age or social status.

Issue Oct 28-Nov 03 2026: Following weeks of demonstrations across various European cities, sparked by the high cost of living, the winds of discontent have reached Colombia.

Issue Oct 28-Nov 03 2026: Almost four in ten people of voting age in Argentina will be 35 or younger in 2027, raising questions about how politicians will compete for the support of an electorate that remains largely beyond their reach.

Issue Oct 28-Nov 03 2026: The success of public policies must be determined by how they meet the needs of the public.