For the first time in Colombia’s history, a center-left coalition has risen to power, but the Petro-Márquez government’s victory has been tempered by tension and difficulty.

The agrarian reform that newly elected President Gustavo Petro promised during his campaign is a complex process because of a number of historically displaced communities due to armed conflict in Colombia.

A different focus is needed in response to Venezuela’s ever-changing political and economic reality.

Political corruption remains the primary issue of the national public agenda in Mexico.

–Researched and Written by Isabella Márquez— While there are several candidates planning to compete in the upcoming Brazilian presidential election in early October, all eyes are on the two frontrunners, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva—known simply as Lula—and President Jair Bolsonaro. Lula, a leftist representing the Partido dos Trabalhadores or PT, was the President from

–Researched and Written by Ivana Wang— As the former mayor of Bogotá to becoming the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro is not only a representative of the left but also of Colombia’s peaceful political transformation. With the change in the presidency, specific reforms and policy perspectives of the newly elected government are noteworthy, notably the

–Researched and Written by Maria Gabriela Bolivar Gomez— The phrase “Venezuela se arregló” (“Venezuela has been fixed”) has been circulating on social platforms for quite a while now, to the point that it has become an often-used expression among citizens of the South American country. Many use it rhetorically, but some do use it affirmatively.

Next year, two very important governorships will be disputed due to their political significance in terms of votes and prospects for the 2024 election.

The president of El Salvador, his officials, and spokespersons have become daily inciters of harassment and stigmatizing messages against female journalists.

Peru’s congress won nearly 90 percent of popular rejection votes, becoming the most discredited institution in the country.