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.
Mulino government seeks to dissolve Panama’s largest union, workers say
Amid a process aimed at dissolving one of Panama’s most active and important unions, the International Labour Organization (ILO) issued a report identifying measures that hinder union organization.
Cuba expands public-private partnerships amid tightened US blockade
In the face of increasing economic pressure from Washington, Havana has chosen to formalize a provision that has been part of the Constitution since 2019, aiming to revitalize the economy.
Peru breaks records: 35 candidates will seek office of president
The elections will take place on April 12 amid a chronic political crisis. The gap between the frontrunners and the trailing candidates is so narrow that the outcome is unpredictable.