–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.

A new political crisis has been triggered with the recent departure of Mariano González as Minister of the Interior, after the formation of a special team was established to capture fugitives close to President Pedro Castillo’s inner circle.

A recent corruption scandal in Brazil with ties to the Bolsonaro administration has the potential to cost the sitting president, both in reelection prospects and in potential jailtime.

The Harmonization Commission of Chile revised the new draft constitution, ending up with a document of 387 permanent rules and 56 transitional provisions as opposed to the original 499 article draft. Voting on the document started June 28.

Newcomers to Gustavo Petro’s government coalition have joined quickly and without major public demands as they hope to be considered for distribution in the new cabinet.