Why Was AMLO Never the Latin American Leader Many Expected?
The Mexican president is approaching his last year in office with a solid internal position. However, at the regional level, AMLO did not achieve the ...
What Is the 'Soft Coup D'Étatt' Denounced by Gustavo Petro About?
In LatinAmerican Post we explain the definition of the 'soft coup d'état' theory with which, according to Colombian President Gusta...
Hunger Increases in Quantity and Intensity and Threatens Latin America
Hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean has increased by 30% since 2019, and several countries are already food insecurity hotspots
Xenophobia in Chile: A Challenge for the Government of Gabriel Boric
More and more cases of xenophobia are reported in Chile, which represents a challenge for Gabriel Boric's government. How do the authorities' ...
Land Reform in Brazil: Can Lula Fulfill the Historical Debt?
After the first two decades of the 21st century, agrarian reform in Brazil remains an unfulfilled promise. What will be the future of the Brazilian co...
Colombia: Why Hasn't Gustavo Petro Fulfilled Some of his Campaign Promises?
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is having difficulty implementing several of his campaign promises, not because he wants to
What is the Controversy in Mexico Over AMLO's New Science Law?
The approval of the General Law of Humanities, Sciences, Technologies, and Innovation in Mexico, proposed by AMLO, is the object of strong criticism a...
Why Is Nayib Bukele so Popular in Latin America?
The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, is the president with the highest favorability in the entire region and his way of governing could redefin...
Crisis in Haiti: a Political, Human Rights and Security Problem
The absence of a democratically elected president since 2021, the urban violence and human rights violations, and the cholera outbreak are some o...
Security and Violence in Colombia: the State's Inability to Protect its Politicians
The country has tried to recover from the armed conflict that has lasted for more than sixty years. For this reason, from social leaders to former pre...
Colombia: 4 Achievments of Francia Márquez's Visit to Africa
The Colombian vice president Francia Márquez returns from her tour in South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia with important achievements in cooperati...
"A day Without Latinos": The Call for a Boycott Against DeSantis' Racist Policy in Florida
Florida's new anti-immigrant policy generated a wave of criticism for its limitations that affect thousands of Latino workers
Lasso Dissolves the Legislature: Is the Same Thing Happening in Ecuador as in Peru?
The dissolution of the Ecuadorian Assembly by the president, Guillermo Lasso, seems to indicate that the political crisis in Peru is repeated in Ecuad...
Are Violent Patterns From the US Being Replicated in Latinamerica?
With the takeover of Congress, the spread of conspiracy theories and the latest school shootings in Brazil, a violent US pattern appears to be repeati...
Assassination of Social Leaders in Colombia, an Invisible Problem?
The month of April 2023 saw the highest number of assassinations of social leaders in Colombian territory. Different global and national organizations...
Gasoline Subsidies in Latin America: A Regional Disparity
The help governments give citizens through education, food, and unemployment subsidies does not cause as much of a stir as gasoline. Since 2022 some c...
Why Does the Tren de Aragua Feed Xenophobia Towards Venezuelan Migrants?
The Tren de Aragua has expanded throughout Latin America, leaving multiple victims in its wake. Among them are Venezuelan migrants
Traditional Medicine: Why Include Traditional Knowledge in a Health System?
In LatinAmerican Post we analyze the importance of including traditional medicine in the health system, as a way of giving recognition and value to tr...
Francia Márquez in Africa: what is the importance of the trip for Colombian interests?
At LatinAmerican Post we analyzed the positive aspects that Francia Márquez's trip to Africa would bring to Colombia. Economy, science and culture are...
Gabriel Boric Is in a Political Crisis and on the Brink of a Far-Right Constitution
The recent results in the constituent put Gabriel Boric on the brink of a far-right constitution
Family Reunification Visa: an Easy Route to Immigrate to the United States
Within the possibilities of emigrating to the United States, there is a relatively simpler route: the family reunification visa
Gustavo Petro and Spain: Laying New Foundations with Latin America
Climate change and the new formula for the relationship between the EU and Latam were among the relevant issues in Gustavo Petro's speech in front...
Venezuela: What Is Known about the Lack of Minimum Wage Increase?
The inflation in which most economies worldwide find themselves has forced governments to take measures to combat hunger. However, Venezuela suffers f...
The Colorado Party of Paraguay, the Hope of the Latin American Right
In the last presidential elections in Paraguay, the Colorado Party won again, consolidating a hegemony of more than 70 years
Gallery: The Latin American Countries with the Best Work Rights
On World Labor Day, May 1, we highlight the countries that have the best work rights in the region
Isolated Peru: What Is the Future of the Pacific Alliance after 12 Years?
More than a decade has passed since the formation of the Pacific Alliance. We analyze what is the projection of this multilateral organization
Digital Nomad Visas are Causing Controversy. What is their Impact?
Destinations like Colombia, Costa Rica, or Mexico are becoming reference points for the life of a digital nomad. However, they are also causing discon...
Colombia: Major Ministerial Changes in Petro's Cabinet
This Tuesday, April 25, the Colombian president announced a rethinking of his government. For this, he proposed great ministerial changes. This is Pet...
Venezuela: Possible Start of a New Chapter Between Nicolás Maduro and the Opposition
With the summit on the political situation in Venezuela held in Bogotá in the last week of April, Latin America, the United States, and the Eur...
Ecuador: on the Verge of a Chaos Similar to Peru
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso faces impeachment and threatened to dissolve the legislature
Gallery: Moctezuma's Plume and Other Stolen Latin American Treasures
Several pieces of invaluable value, belonging to the history of Latin America, are today in European museums waiting to be repatriated
Presidential Elections in Paraguay: Everything you Need to Know
The presidential elections of Paraguay are approaching, and we will tell you who the candidates are and what their main proposals are
Gustavo Petro Needs the United States: Eliminate the Visa and other Promises
Gustavo Petro traveled to the United States for a diplomatic tour, meeting with Joe Biden. Petro sought US support to implement various initiatives ra...
The Power of Ultras in Latin American Politics
The passion for soccer in Latin America is so great that its influence has permeated other aspects of daily life, such as politics. The fans have been...
The Challenges of the Next Government of Guatemala
On June 25, Guatemalans will elect their new president, who will replace Alejandro Giammattei
Aequales ranked these companies that went beyond the quotas in equity
Nine years ago, the idea of advising Latin American companies towards gender equality and corporate diversity landed, and that banner was taken by Aeq...
From Viva Air to Interjet: Is There a Crisis in the Latin American Low-Cost Airline Market?
With the cessation of operations of Viva Air, Ultra Air, Interjet and Aeromar, the low-cost airline market faces distrust from investors and users, bu...
Colombia: Menstrual Leave Reaches Congress
The bill submitted by four representatives to the Chamber has been classified as a revolutionary concept, since it proposes modifications to the Subst...
Elections in Colombia 2023: the Disorder of Petrism vs the Inexperience of Duquism
The regional elections that will be held in Colombia this 2023 pose a scenario in which two political forces would meet: Petrism, led by the Pacto His...
These Are The most militarized governments in Latin America
To show more power than the constitution confers on them, heads of state and government may include several military members in some ministries to ens...
The Catholic Church and its Political Role in Latin America
During this week, we remember the Catholic Church's important role in contemporary Latin American politics
Colombia: Air Crisis before Easter
With the cessation of operations of Viva Air and the situation facing Ultra Air, travelers are thinking twice if it is safe to vacation on Easter
The Paradox of Peace that Gustavo Petro Faces: the Tension at the Door of the Agreements
Gustavo Petro's total peace is slowly unraveling as armed groups attack. This is the paradox of peace
Are the Countries with the Best Working Conditions also those with the Most Unemployment?
Recently, the opposition in Colombia said it was against the labor reform of the Government of that country, accusing that suddenly increasing workers...
The Left Conditions the Region's Position on Issues on the Global Agenda
The announcement of the rupture of relations between Honduras and Taiwan raises the question about the role of the left in the region's position t...
Opinion: Will the Latin American Political Pendulum Swing Back to the Right?
After a majority of left-wing governments in Latin America, this could change in the coming years due to the low popularity of various governments
Colombia: ABC of Gustavo Petro's Labor Reform
In LatinAmerican Post, we show some of the most critical points to consider in the labor reform presented by the Government of Gustavo Petro: what ben...
Corruption in PDVSA Makes Chavismo Tremble in Pre-Electoral Times
The corruption scandal in PDVSA that affects Tareck El Aissami can put the stability of the Government of Nicolás Maduro at risk
