Strikes and demonstrations took place across Bolivia last week showing how deeply divisive President Evo Morales’ planned run for a fourth consecutive presidential term is. 

With Colombia’s elections looming closer, controversy is stirring.

Former Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs reflects on the current administration´s stance on drugs, violence, and Brazil´s position on the world stage.

Elites are joining forces and producing multiple crises to stay richer and more powerful, backed by a political system that oppresses the people.

The Movimiento Demócrata Social (MDS, Democrat Social Movement party) asked the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to take precautionary measures against Evo Morales’ bid for reelection.

This year, in the middle of political and economic turmoil, Latin America will face several crucial elections. Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil – four out of the five most important countries in the region – will hold presidential elections in the upcoming months.

Protests have broken out in Buenos Aires, Argentina, led by unions speaking out against President Macri’s new economic policies.

In Peruvian politics, they say that anything is possible.

Given that current Latin American politics are characterized by corruption and stagnation, particularly in Mexico and Colombia, which have elections this year, citizens are extremely frustrated and disillusioned with their governments’ inability to tackle these problems.

Following the first round of elections on February 4, Costa Ricans will vote on April 1 in a runoff election to choose their next president.