Historic Pact confirms Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez presidential ticket in Colombia
According to opinion polls, the unity ticket of the progressive forces is favored to win the presidential elections
Conflict between Russia and Ukraine may lead to global wheat shortage
The two countries export about 30% of wheat, 19% of corn, and 80% of sunflower oil consumed globally
In Latin America, 2021 saw major electoral victories against the right
Analysts evaluate that the upcoming elections in Colombia and Brazil will be decisive for regional integration
Murder of young Venezuelan immigrants rekindles tension between Colombia and Venezuela
Caracas has promised to take the case to the UN and claims that it is part of larger “politics of hatred and persecution by high authorities”
ELN believes 2022 elections in Colombia will “likely favor peace”
At 211 years of independence and six decades of armed conflict, Colombia remains mired in violence. ELN commander Aureliano Carbonell discusses the challenges to building peace
The US suspends sanctions against Venezuela for COVID-19 related purchases
The OFAC published a license authorizing transactions of Venezuelan state banks where related to combating the pandemic
Dollarization in Venezuela causes a boom in imported goods stores
The private sector sidesteps blockade and replaces the State in supplying goods
Brazil may reach 1 million COVID-19 casualties by October 2021
According to an independent report conducted in Russia, the Latin American country is experiencing a third wave of infection