Issue Jan 29-Feb 04 2025: Carlos Álvarez, long recognized for his satirical portrayals of politicians, has unexpectedly stepped into Peru’s 2026 presidential race, drawing interest to his potential.

Issue Jan 29-Feb 04 2025: The government of El Salvador has spread an anti-press attitude.

Issue Jan 29-Feb 04 2025: Although international politics does not have a major impact on voters, influences from outside the region, such as the election of Donald Trump, will affect the results.

Issue Jan 29-Feb 04 2025: In Colombia many are preparing for measures addressing the violence in Catatumbo that are expected to be announced during the week.

Issue Jan 29-Feb 04 2025: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held meetings with members of her cabinet to discuss “Plan B,” following the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government.

Issue Jan 22-28 2025: On Friday, January 24, three military planes arrived in Guatemala with hundreds of returning migrants, many of whom had been living in the United States for years.

Issue Jan 22-28 2025: Salvador Schelotto has been put forward by the Vertiente Artiguista (VA), part of the Frente Amplio coalition, as a candidate for the Intendencia of Montevideo in Uruguay’s upcoming departmental elections.

Issue Jan 22-28 2025: Argentinian ex-president Mauricio Macri has interrupted his vacation to convene a meeting with members of his political party, the aims of which include reorganizing its leadership, formulating strategies for 2025, and shoring up its internal unity.

Issue Jan 22-28 2025: José Roberto Dutriz, president of the Interamerican Press Society (SIP), wanted to meet with Rodrigo Chaves, president of Costa Rica, to discuss freedom of speech and democracy.

Issue Jan 22-28 2025: In a recent press conference held in the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández discussed a variety of topics, including his and others’ concerns about the country’s new citizen identity cards.