Issue Aug 01-07 2024: On July 28, President Dina Boluarte outlined a number of upcoming plans including the creation of a Ministerio de Infraestructura.

—Researched and Written by Numi Moreno—Issue Jul 01-31 2024: Since June, Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves has been pushing for a public referendum on a controversial new law, the draft bill no. 24,364, also dubbed the “Ley Jaguar” to boost development in Costa Rica. The bill would bring key reforms to the national Comptroller General’s

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: It has been six months since Bernardo Arévalo assumed the presidency of Guatemala, facing immediate challenges from the Legislative and Judicial branches.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: Lula’s close association with the Guilherme Boulos mayoral campaign in São Paulo demonstrates the city’s importance for the Brazilian left.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: Bolivia needs to overcome confrontations between leaders, triggered by the aftermath of the “Coup d’état” on June 26, by joining forces, calming ambitions, and bridging differences.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: President Petro gave a concise and conciliatory speech at the opening of Congress, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the National Agreement.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: With Argentina’s 2025 local and regional elections around the corner, there are many crucial matters at hand.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: The issue of overrepresentation in the Mexican legislature has become a pivotal topic in the country’s current political discourse.

Issue Jun 19-30 2024: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated during a radio interview with CBN that he would seek reelection if his candidacy prevented Brazil from being governed by a “caveman.”

Issue Jun 19-30 2024: Colombia’s legislative period ended with some tentative successes, but also some significant defeats for President Gustavo Petro.