Political corruption04. December
Judical constraints on the executive21. November
Bolivia's new president scraps his country's justice ministry
A country without a Ministry of Justice—is that conceivable? For the new president of Bolivia, the answer to this question is yes. He dissolved the ministry without further ado on Thursday.
Civil Society Participation17. November
Ecuador's government defeated in referendum over foreign bases
Observers said Ecuador's rejection of allowing back foreign military bases frustrates US hopes of expanding its presence in the eastern Pacific region.
Clean elections17. November
Chile on course for a presidential run-off
In Chile, leftist ex-Labour Minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast will go head-to-head in the run-off next month.
political corruption17. November
Brazilian court allows charges against Bolsonaro's son for coercion
A court will now rule on whether Eduardo Bolsonaro’s lobbying of US President Donald Trump amounted to illegal interference.
Political corruption07. November
Argentine ex-president Kirchner accused in mammoth corruption trial
Former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has gone on trial with more than 80 others for taking huge bribes while in office in return for public contracts. The charismatic former leader has a previous conviction for corruption and is under house arrest.
06. November
Ex-Bolivian interim president Áñez has prison sentence overturned
Bolivian ex-president Jeanine Anez was sentenced for an alleged plot, which was dismissed at the time as fictional by many pundits, to oust her rival and predecessor Evo Morales.
04. November
Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico over asylum of ex-PM
Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Peru have broken down after Mexico granted asylum to former Peruvian PM Betssy Chávez, who is under investigation for rebellion after a failed coup attempt in 2022. Peru calls this "an unfriendly act".
Judicial constraints on the executive29. October
Brazil ex-leader Bolsonaro appeals 27-year prison sentence
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro and his lawyers have appealed against his prison sentence. Among other things, they cite ‘profound injustices’ as grounds for the appeal. What are the next steps in the legal proceedings?