With a months-long strike led by teachers across the country and a lack of compromise between its many political parties, Peru is in a very grave position.

As presidential elections approach in Chile, candidates are trying to obtain campaign funds; some have even proposed amending the Chilean constitution to do so.

In La Paz, Bolivia, a recent wave of protests lasted eight days. Protesters from Achacachi are requesting the release of three of their leaders and the resignation or expulsion of Mayor Edgar Ramos.

The group Citizens United, led by former President of Argentina Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, is leading elections by 0.4% or 20,000 votes.

Political structure and so called “rules of the game” disproportionately affect the ability of Mexican youth to be politically involved. From popular opinion to the political establishment, young Mexicans face roadblocks on all routes to power.

Brazil’s Congress has initiated debates on amending the electoral process of its representatives, in order to adopt the mixed district system currently used in Germany.

A debate on “macrismo” as a political force in the Argentine political system continues.

As Interior Minister Guillermo Rivera awaits a vote on new government reform measures, critics such as former chief negotiator Humberto de la Calle continue to raise questions.

The Dominican Republic Social Security system seems to be failing its citizens, while benefiting the companies the most. Revisions to the system have occurred, but experts state more could be done.

A corruption case is being investigated between the Peruvian opposition leader and daughter of jailed former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, Keiko Fujimori, and Brazilian businessman Marcelo Odebrecht.