20 killed in attack on Pan-American Highway in Colombia
The attack took place on April 25 on the Pan-American Highway and comes on the heels of other attacks carried out in the same area. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and other politicians say the attacks may be intended to influence the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for May 31.
Peter Thiel has private meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei
The meeting took place during a visit in which Thiel decided to buy a house in Buenos Aires. Some media outlets claim that the meeting could be a prelude to a major deal between Palantir and the Argentine government.
In visit to Tel Aviv, Milei affirms support to Israel and declares Marx was “satanic”
On his third trip to Israel, Milei signed security agreements, sang, and gave speeches accusing Marx of being satanic. Taken together, his activities in West Asia amount to more than just an official visit.
Paz suffers a stinging defeat in Bolivia’s regional elections
On April 19, the regions of Santa Cruz, Beni, Tarija, Oruro, and Chuquisaca went to the polls again for the runoff elections for various governorships. Paz and his allies won only two of the nine governorships.
Trump once again threatens to attack Cuba. Havana vows to resist
The US president suggested that, following the war in Iran, he might take action against Cuba, in addition to the economic, commercial, and (recently) oil embargo currently imposed on the island. For his part, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is committed to dialogue, though he asserts that Cuba will defend itself if necessary.
The left and far right fight vote by vote for Peru runoff
Based on the initial vote counts, it seemed that the Peruvian presidency would be contested between the Fujimori-aligned right and the ultra-conservative López Aliaga, but as votes from rural and impoverished areas came in, the left-wing candidate entered the race.
Mexico moves toward a universal health system
The project was conceived during the López Obrador administration (2018–2024) and will now be implemented by Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration. The goal is for every Mexican to have access to care at the various federal healthcare centers.
Peruvian elections: Right-wing candidates to face off in the runoff
The widespread fragmentation of the vote and the country’s political crisis have benefited right-wing candidates, who will compete for the presidency on June 7, although the names that will appear on the ballot have not yet been confirmed.