—Researched and Written by Rameen Gondal—Issue Jul 01-31 2024: In recent discourse surrounding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Brazilian leaders and thinkers have expressed strong criticisms of Israel’s actions. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has condemned Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, drawing a parallel between the political and social impact of Brazilian governance post-impeachment and

—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

—Researched and Written by Ana Salgado—Issue Jul 01-31 2024: The Tren Maya is a railway infrastructure project in Mexico that aims to connect the main cities and tourist destinations in the southeastern part of the country, including the states of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo. The project was officially launched by President Andrés

—Researched and Written by Lucía Armengol—Issue Jul 01-312024: In the face of an inflationary crisis and economic conditions reminiscent of the “Special Period” of the 1990s, the Consejo de Ministros has announced the adoption of “war economy” policies in Cuba. The conditions of Cuba’s “war economy” include new uniform pricing policies for state and private

—Researched and Written by Alex Martín-Romero– Issue Jul 01-31 2024: On July 8th  in Paraguay, the 64th summit of Mercosur (Southern Common Market) was held. The biggest headline was that Argentine President Javier Milei would not be attending; in fact, he had already advocated for pulling Argentina out of the agreement altogether. Although this was

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: Peru has a future, for in the faith that tomorrow will be a better day, Peruvians may make their optimism manifest across all facets of society.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: Since 2022, under the concept of “security-shoring,” the United States has implemented extensive measures against China, urging other countries to join its strategy based on national security.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: Ecuador seems to be plagued by a variety of crises in this moment.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: President Javier Milei eliminated the Instituto Nacional de Cines y Artes Audiovisuales’ (INCAA) film screening quota for national films.

Issue Jul 01-31 2024: Based on recent investigations and court rulings in Guatemala, there seems to be a narrative being pushed forward to lead citizens to conclude that corruption doesn’t exist, as prominent figures like Otto Pérez, Baldetti, Sinibaldi, and Baldizón have all been acquitted.