In early December 2013 a wave of looting spread from the city and province of Córdoba to other cities round Argentina. 

MercoPress of Montevideo examined the recently inaugurated Paraguayan president, Horacio Cartes, and his attempts to improve the living conditions of the majority of a population

El Tiempo of Bogotá noted that the mayor of Valledupar, Fredy Socarrás Royals, believes that one of the better ways to fight corruption in public administration is to appoint

El Comercio of Lima.  “The expansion of the middle class and the generation of new ventures will help boost industrialization in Peru,”

Gestión of Lima reported that according to ComScore, 4 of the 10 countries that log the most time on social networks (Facebook primarily) are found in Latin America. 

Karina Avilés argued in La Jornada of Mexico City that one big problem in Mexico is bullying, which she claims has climbed to “shocking” levels.   

Marion Castañón reported in La Hora of Guatemala City transport companies are being shaken down by gangs charging a “bonus.” 

In Prensa Libre of Guatemala City José Rosales noted that physical, psychological, and sexual assault against Indian women from different regions of the country was the main issue

The Buenos Aires Herald noted that Michelle Bachelet’s supporters in poor neighborhoods demand tuition-free education and other social benefits. 

Marco Antonio Martins in Folha de São Paulo reported that Rio de Janeiro Governor Sergio Cabral backs more aggressive action by the military police during protests.