REACTION: Petro’s Cabinet Purge: Ocampo Out
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has asked his entire Cabinet to resign as his administration faces its most serious ministerial crisis to date.
REACTION: Nicaragua’s Prisoner Release
In a surprise move, Nicaragua released over 200 people, sending them to the U.S.
REACTION: Chile’s New Constitutional Roadmap
Congress approved a plan to draft a constitution in 2023.
REACTION: Brazil’s Capital Invasion: What’s Next?
Attackers invaded the centers of power in Brasília, asking for an intervention.
REACTION: Peru’s Castillo Arrested After Failed Self-Coup; What’s Next?
Dina Boluarte is the new president of Peru, after Castillo’s impeachment.
REACTION: A Third Term for Brazil’s Lula
A stunning turnaround for the leader comes just days short of the third anniversary of his leaving jail—and marks the first time an incumbent loses reelection in Brazil.
REACTION: Brazil Heads to Runoff Election
The first-round vote ended with a margin much slimmer than expected between the main candidates, President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
REACTION: Chile Rejects New Constitution
After a three-year process, the country is left with a question of how to fulfill their previous vote to change the magna carta.
REACTION: Gustavo Petro Elected President in Colombia
The former rebel defeated Rodolfo Hernández in the June 19 runoff.
REACTION: Petro and Hernández Lead Colombia’s Presidential Race
The campaign towards the runoff on June 19 could further polarize the country.
REACTION: AMLO’s Energy Reform Rejected
The Mexican president’s landmark legislation failed to achieve a necessary supermajority in Congress.
REACTION: US Delegation Meets with Maduro’s Venezuela
Russia’s increasing influence in the hemisphere and a spike in oil prices after the invasion of Ukraine have led to calls for negotiations.
REACTION: Boric Taps Mario Marcel as Finance Minister
Chile’s president-elect announced a diverse cabinet with 14 women and 10 men hailing from multiple parties.
REACTION: Chile Sends Kast and Boric to Runoff
Experts break down the winners and losers of the first round election.
REACTION: Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated
Experts weigh in on what this means for Haiti’s future.
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