–Written by Mariana Castillo—Issue Nov 06-14 2024: The Federal Chamber of Criminal Cassation confirmed this Wednesday, November 13, that former President Cristina Kirchner was found guilty of aggravated fraudulent administration between the years of 2003 and 2015. Her sentence includes six years of imprisonment and perpetual disqualification from holding public office in the “Vialidad” case,

Issue Nov 06-14 2024: Claudia Sheinbaum’s reform to eliminate seven autonomous organizations, currently awaiting discussion in the Chamber of Deputies, proposes dissolving the National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information, and Data Protection (INAI).

Issue Nov 06-14 2024: Complications within the Movimiento Al Socialismo party has led to concerns with legislative issues.

Issue Nov 06-14 2024: The Brazilian Ministry of Defense, led by José Múcio Monteiro, is set to be included in the government’s new spending cuts package.

Issue Nov 06-14 2024: The government of Bernardo Arévalo has identified five challenges to eliminating corruption, which the president confirmed in his speech at the “Innovación, Coordinación y Participación Ciudadana: Hacia un Sistema Nacional Anticorrupción” event.

Issue Oct 30-Nov 05 2024: On September 24, the government presented Legislative Act Project No. 336 to the House, pushing for an adoption of various political and electoral reforms, set to take effect in 2026 and 2030.

Issue Oct 30-Nov 05 2024: A lack of public safety, government transparency, and rejection of democratic values are causing a serious crisis in Peru.

Issue Oct 30-Nov 05 2024: Jair Bolsonaro, the former Brazilian president, testified Tuesday, November 5, to the Comptroller General of the Union in an investigation into Silvinei Vasques, the former director of the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Issue Oct 30-Nov 05 2024: Cristina Kirchner gained support for the 2025 election in Argentina.

Issue Oct 30-Nov 05 2024: On November 3 at the Montevideo promenade, the Frente Amplio held an event where the presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Yamandú Orsi and Carolina Cosse, addressed an enthusiastic crowd.