Issue Sep 16-22 2026: The current “Olivosgate” scandal in Argentina, which involves allegations of corruption, nepotism, and embezzlement within President Javier Milei’s inner circle, seems almost to be a cartoon version of the state that he has put forward.

Issue Sep 16-22 2026: Colombia’s conservative Democratic Center party has forwarded legislation that aims to redefine procedural guarantees for members of the Public Force, which includes both the military and national police, sanctioned by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP).

Issue Sep 16-22 2026: According to the Global State of Democracy Index 2026, Panama currently ranks at the mid-tier level. The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has warned that among the key challenges facing the Central American nation are strengthening legal certainty and applying laws in an impartial manner.

Issue Sep 16-22 2026: For forty days, Father Mario de la Cruz Campusano is leading a group of believers at the entrance of the Legislative Branch in prayer for Dominicans to understand the importance of defending life born at conception until death.

Issue Sep 16-22 2026: The Justice is working to sow chaos in the elections and shield Flávio Bolsonaro, while the mainstream media’s “both-sidesism” normalizes the attack on democracy.