Politics
Colombia Elects New Congress Amid Tensions with the US
Colombia elected its new Congress and presidential candidates on March 8, 2026, in a session marked by border controversy with Venezuela and the emergence of Paloma Valencia in the right-wing primary.
Honduras Seeks to Exit Security Crisis with Police Reform
Honduras advances in 2026 in a deep police reform with UN and EU support, expelling 1,200 corrupt officers and running reinsertion programs for former gang members.
Trump Launches Anti-Cartel Coalition, Warns Cuba Is Next
Trump announced the "Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition" in Miami on March 7, 2026, and warned that Cuba "is at the end of the line" of targets of his administration's maximum pressure policy in the region.
Former FARC Commander Enters Electoral Campaign in Colombias
Ten years after the Peace Agreement, a former FARC commander is running an electoral campaign in Colombia, a symbol of the advances and contradictions of the reintegration process.
Colombia Launches Presidential Campaign Ahead of May
Colombia launches its presidential campaign with elections scheduled for May, in a context of weak economy, insecurity, and the presence of 2 million Venezuelan migrants.
Mexico Eliminates CJNG Cartel Leader El Mencho
The Mexican army confirmed the death of CJNG leader Nemesio "El Mencho" in an operation in Jalisco, considered one of the most wanted drug traffickers in the world.
Venezuela Approves Amnesty Law Under Rodriguez
Acting president Delcy Rodríguez enacted an amnesty law that could free hundreds of Venezuelan political prisoners detained under the Maduro regime.
Peru Names New Interim President After Political Crisis
The Peruvian Congress removed interim president Jeri and designated José María Balcázar as new leader, in a political crisis that left the country with four presidents in less than a year.