Repression of protests continues in Panama
The demonstrations, which have lasted more than 70 days, have been firmly repressed by the Mulino government, which has affirmed that it will not repeal the social security law that has caused so much controversy.
Lula demands respect for Brazil’s sovereignty after Trump’s statements
New tensions have arisen between the United States and Brazil after Trump claims that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, an ultra-right-wing leader, is innocent.
New tensions between Bogotá and Washington over coup plot reveal
Both governments decided to summon their chargés d’affaires for consultation as a sign of bilateral disagreement over a possible coup d’état.
José Raúl Mulino’s controversial first year as president of Panama
Protests, rapprochement with Washington, and a pro-business government have marked the first year of Mulino’s neoliberal government.
Jeannette Jara wins left-wing primary in Chile, surges to second in polls
The communist militant was elected presidential candidate of the Chilean left-wing coalition. According to the latest polls, she is currently in second place.
Colombia approves pension reform
Colombian President Gustavo Petro celebrated the approval of the reform that seeks to increase pension coverage and bonuses for retirees.
Claudia Sheinbaum unveils plan to improve search efforts for missing persons in Mexico
The hundreds of thousands of missing persons in Mexico have prompted the president to propose a series of reforms to improve the state’s ability to find missing persons.
Colombian workers win long-awaited labor reform, “justice for the working people”
The reform, promoted by Gustavo Petro and his party Pacto Histórico, was approved after months of disputes and boycotts by the opposition.