Despite claims to the contrary, the candidates for this year’s presidential elections in Mexico are no different than the usual cronies, prompting widespread discontentment.

President Tabaré Vázquez proclaimed new protective laws for three different sectors, but some of the minor associations and small businesses have been less than cooperative.

On January 24, the Federal Regional Court of the 4th Region decided to uphold Lula’s corruption conviction for money laundering in the case of the Guarujá triplex, thus thwarting his ability to run for office due to the Clean Sheet Law.

The government of Argentina has taken on the task of passing a labor reform aimed at aiding the working class, but it has been a difficult and controversial debate.

In spite of Colombia’s reputation for corrupt politics, some Colombians are calling for a new, responsible political attitude during this year’s elections in order to create a healthier political environment.

Inspired by the global trend to experience unique foods in fun settings, Costa Rican architects and urban planners are designing “gastronomic markets” in public spaces throughout the country.

The current events and issues being generated throughout the world have been challenging the cosmopolitan beliefs of liberals.

Many Mexicans have expressed dissatisfaction with the new Interior Security Law (LSI).

Attorney General Thelma Aldana assures that the president is not an ally against the fight to end corruption, while the interior minister, who worked alongside Aldana, defends the president.

Peru’s Registry of Political Organizations published its list of new political parties eligible to run for office in this year’s October elections.