The time of the Lima Group is over: Latin American right’s attack on Venezuela loses wind
Venezuela

The time of the Lima Group is over: Latin American right’s attack on Venezuela loses wind

Progressive and right-wing governments in the region make their positions on survival of the Bolivarian project known

Pablo Meriguet
August 1, 2024
The Great National March demands the departure of Dina Boluarte’s government and Congress
Peru

The Great National March demands the departure of Dina Boluarte’s government and Congress

On July 28 and 29, when Peru marks independence from Spain, hundreds protested against the government, while Boluarte gave a speech in the Peruvian Congress

Pablo Meriguet
July 31, 2024
Cuban Olympic athletes are in Paris, ready to continue making history
Cuba World

Cuban Olympic athletes are in Paris, ready to continue making history

Cuba, a country of 11 million inhabitants, is the second most successful country in the Americas in the Olympic Games, only behind the United States.

Pablo Meriguet
July 24, 2024
After 45 days in prison, Daniel Jadue is dismissed as Mayor of Recoleta
Chile

After 45 days in prison, Daniel Jadue is dismissed as Mayor of Recoleta

The trial has been seen by several experts as revenge against Jadue for implementing programs that attacked the economic interests of several powerful economic groups, as well as an attempt to stop the political rise of the communist mayor.

Pablo Meriguet
July 22, 2024
Amnesty International alleges Boluarte may have deliberately planned violent repression of anti-coup protests in Peru
Peru

Amnesty International alleges Boluarte may have deliberately planned violent repression of anti-coup protests in Peru

The document alleges that senior Peruvian officials either planned or deliberately failed to stop the violent repression of anti-coup protests which killed more than 50 people and injured thousands

Pablo Meriguet
July 22, 2024
Milei’s unfinished promises: Argentina has the highest inflation in the world
Argentina

Milei’s unfinished promises: Argentina has the highest inflation in the world

Javier Milei’s right-wing government promised to stop inflation in Argentina, and has thus far failed

Pablo Meriguet
July 18, 2024
Uruguay’s new media law generates widespread backlash
Uruguay

Uruguay’s new media law generates widespread backlash

According to several politicians, journalists, and organizations, the law threatens to severely limit freedom of expression and promote the privatization of media

Pablo Meriguet
July 17, 2024
Ex-dictator Alberto Fujimori announces his candidacy for the Peruvian presidency
Peru

Ex-dictator Alberto Fujimori announces his candidacy for the Peruvian presidency

Several lawyers have said that it is illegal for Fujimori to be a candidate. Meanwhile, his daughter, Keiko, and her political party, Popular Force (Fuerza Popular), are under investigation for money laundering.

Pablo Meriguet
July 16, 2024