Guatemala remains in the persistent shadow of debates surrounding corruption and questionable diplomatic choices within the presidency of Jimmy Morales.

After the constitutional dissolution of the Congress of the Republic, the Permanent Commission will continue working until the newly elected members of Congress are sworn in.

The Arena party’s discussion of the new prosecutor takes a proactive stance against certain human rights issues.

There is growing speculation that Evo Morales may not win in the first round of presidential elections due to the striking division plaguing Bolivia’s political sphere.

In a recent interview, the Minister of Health said, “we have created a disproportionately high economic expectation regarding what is actually possible.”

The NGO Transparência Internacional released a report stating that corruption is the top of concerns in Brazil, quoting the Lava Jato scandal, and criticizing the Brazilian government.

“Peronismo” alone is not enough to ensure a political victory.

The United States’ “war on drugs” has brought more aggressive and violent tendencies to police forces in Latin America.

Abortion, the use of marijuana, animal abuse, prison and even protection for artisanal fishermen were discussed in the plenary session of the National Assembly, along with the reforms to the Organic Integral Criminal Code (COIP).

Recent polls show the Frente Amplio party as the main choice for Uruguay’s youth, ages 18 to 29.