Issue Aug 19-25 2026: As Brazil’s 2026 elections approach, individuals connected to the January 8, 2023 attacks are increasingly using the events and their legal aftermath as political capital. Calls for amnesty for those convicted and criticism of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) have become central themes for candidates seeking to mobilize supporters of the

Issue Aug 19-25 2026: The August 10 earthquake in Colombia revived the proposal to replicate the Forec, an institution created to respond to the 1999 catastrophe.

Issue Aug 19-25 2026: Nayib Bukele has been the president of El Salvador since 2024, kept afloat by overwhelming support from the electorate, his own rewriting of the constitution to allow his indefinite reelection, and his cozy relationship with the Trump administration.

Issue Aug 19-25 2026: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sparked a debate in her country over the use of social media and artificial intelligence for “political” purposes, stressing the existence of a “manipulation mechanism” that aims to prevent the election of candidates who are not “managed” by the “elite” or “a foreign government.”

Issue Aug 12-18 2026: The president remains at the Olivos residence, while his spokesperson dismissed as “unfounded” speculation about his health.

Issue Aug 12-18 2026: As Brazil approaches the 2026 elections, police and military figures continue to expand their presence in electoral politics. Although the number of such candidates has declined since 2022, their continued prominence reflects the influence of tough-on-crime and security focused politics in Brazil.

Issue Aug 12-18 2026: President Laura Fernández has presented eight new bills that could change how Costa Rica handles pensions, loans, government contracts, internet funding and several other public programs. The proposals were announced as Fernández marked her first 100 days in office. However, none of the changes has taken effect. Each bill must first

Issue Aug 12-18 2026: Latin America has become fertile ground for outsiders who know how to turn resentment into votes. Latin America’s presidential map looks almost monochrome today: palace after palace occupied by a charismatic right that invokes God and order, from Argentina to Honduras.

Issue Aug 12-18 2026: Three companies sharing executives and legal representatives feigned competition against one another in eight procurement processes involving both the Mexico City and federal governments.

Issue Aug 01-11 2026: Guatemala’s president, Bernardo Arévalo, has included populism and narco-politics among the greatest threats posed to the country’s upcoming general elections next year.