No Peace for Paz: Bolivian movements demand president resign
Demonstrators have closed several roads and faced heavy repression from security forces. Meanwhile, the Paz government has accused former president Evo Morales of being behind the mass protests.
Cuba announces that its fuel reserves have been depleted as a direct result of the US blockade
The situation has been classified by the United Nations as a “humanitarian crisis” that affects the most vulnerable groups the hardest. The United States insists on its policy of suffocating Cuba at all costs.
Peruvian prosecutors seek to disqualify leftist presidential candidate
Sánchez is accused of failing to report his political party’s income, although he denies these allegations. Several critics argue that this is a ploy to prevent him from participating in future elections, thereby benefiting the far right.
Bolivian prosecutors demand the arrest of former President Evo Morales
The former president claims this is a case of “lawfare” intended to destroy him physically and morally. The alleged victim of the crime has requested that the case be dismissed, but the prosecution insists on proceeding.
Sheinbaum to forgive debts for tens of thousands of small farmers
The decision aims to enable 99.5% of debtors to settle or restructure debts that had become impossible to pay and were being used by lawyers to extort farmers and small producers.
Bukele escalates crackdown on independent media after documentary exposes his alleged gang deals
The government’s latest offensive came after the release of a documentary co-produced by PBS that allegedly exposes the deals Bukele is said to have struck with El Salvador’s most powerful gangs.
Milei’s approval collapses under corruption scandals and prolonged economic crisis
In addition to the economic crisis Argentina is facing, a series of corruption allegations has caused the Argentine president’s popularity to plummet to one of its lowest levels since he took office.
Herzog visits Panama and Costa Rica, deepening Israel’s foothold in Central America
During his visit to Panama, Herzog and Panamanian President Mulino announced the strengthening of the Free Trade Agreement and a commitment to work more closely together on cybersecurity, agriculture, and technology.