—Researched and written by Ronaldo Tavares de Souza– As a result of Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro’s own military background, military officials are taking over several key positions in the new government, at a level not before seen since the country’s return to democracy.

The government of El Salvador has lost control of certain areas of the country. In these areas where gangs are now in charge, it has become impossible to enter without first coming to some sort of agreement with them.

Tomás Hirsch, leader of the Partido Humanista, expressed his frustration with the many so-called ‘center-left’ parties who have been siding with decisively right-wing votes.

In contrast to Mexico’s turbulent and corrupt history, the country is now witnessing an upsurge in indigenous and socialist groups attempting to reform the system.

When Evo Morales was sworn in as president of Bolivia in January of 2006, he made a number of promises, including a promise to end discrimination against indigenous communities and a commitment to approve laws written by his political opponents.

The Morena party’s parliamentary body in the Chamber of Deputies is split on its support of Mexico’s president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

With the election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s president, many in the region are worried about what a “populist” president would mean.

The subject of presidential re-election has become a topic of debate once again in the political scene of the Dominican Republic, despite the fact that President Danilo Medina is barred from re-election by the constitution.

Indigenous leader Milagro Sala of the Tupac Amaru movement was convicted in a Jujuy, Argentina criminal court of illicit association, extortion, and committing fraud against the state.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discussed his plans to curb petroleum theft and halt state corruption through regulation.