Issue Aug 01-07 2024: On August 7, Gustavo Petro celebrated two years as president of Colombia, whose administration has faced significant challenges, including the defeat of his health and education reforms in Congress and two ministerial changes.

Issue Aug 01-07 2024: From the logistical point of view, the installation of the Liquefied Natural Gas plant in Río Negro by YPF and Petronas is a very long-term matter. On the other hand, the president’s attack against Axel Kicillof has an immediate damaging effect.

Issue Aug 01-07 2024: Claudia Sheinbaum met with opposition governors from different political parties, such as Samuel García of the Movimiento Ciudadano from Nuevo León, PRI Governors Manolo Jiménez from Coahuila and Esteban Villegas of Durango, and PAN Governor Tere Jiménez from Aguascalientes, to  begin creating agreements on key issues such as infrastructure investment and

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.