Issue Sep 27-Oct 03 2023: Political and legal controversies surround the Usurpation Law in Chile, particularly focusing on the penalties associated with non-violent usurpations of land or housing.

Issue Sep 27-Oct 03, 2023: Renowned ethologist Konrad Lorenz posited that inherent aggression exists in all living beings, a concept predating today’s era of social media.

Issue Sep 20-26 2023: A former governor and president of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, announced on Sunday that his wife, Marta Linares, would be his vice presidential candidate ahead of the 2024 elections, despite the presidential candidate being convicted of money laundering.

Issue Sep 20-26 2023: Populism, “democracy’s unwanted child,” has long been associated with Latin America, although the political tendency exists in even the most venerable democracies.

Issue Sep 20-26 2023: A recent meeting between the future Guatemalan government leaders, both mayors and the president-elect, highlighted the pressing issues faced by the municipalities and the resilience of local leaders in the midst of threats and challenges.

Issue Sep 20-26 2023: Former Bolivian President Evo Morales’ announcement of his candidacy for the 2025 presidential elections has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape, shedding light on deep rifts within the ruling party, the Movimiento Al Socialismo (MAS).

Issue Sep 20-26 2023: According to a recent survey conducted by Comunicaliza, Ecuador’s upcoming second-round presidential election on October 15, 2023, has garnered the interest of 67.8% of citizens, while 13.1% remain undecided about their vote.

Issue Sep 20-26 2023: The president of the Lower House, Ricardo Cifuentes (DC), has expressed strong reservations about the approved reduction of deputies from 155 to 138 by the Constitutional Council, labeling Germán Becker’s (RN) argument, who asserted that 138 is an “average” number, as “a disgrace.”

Issue Sep 13-19 2023: Hundreds of Salvadorans marched to protest against President Nayib Bukele’s intention to seek reelection and to denounce the arrest of innocent people in the fight against criminal groups.

Issue Sep 13-19 2023: Mexico’s Morena party is seeking to establish a diverse range of political alliances in the run up to the 2024 elections.