Amid rising insecurity, Quito is facing a new pattern of robberies and disappearances allegedly linked to the use of chemical substances. Ecuador recorded 60 involuntary disappearances associated with scopolamine between January and July, while the capital reported 297 such robberies through August, compared with 181 in 2025. Pablo Llanes, […]
Latin America
Echoing legends: the living memory of a Mestizo nation
More than folk tales, Brazilian folklore is a testimony to the country’s cultural history. Characters such as Saci-Pererê, Curupira, Iara or Boto reveal the fusion of Indigenous, African and European traditions. Far from disappearing, these mythical beings continue to reinvent themselves and engage with the present, preserving the identity of […]
Ten years since a downfall that reshaped the right In Brazil
The impeachment of Dilma Rousseff did not only bring down a president. The legislature expanded its influence, the far right became entrenched, displaced traditional conservatism and reached power with Bolsonaro. A decade later, Congress is strong, the right retains its strength, but Dilma resonates internationally and those who pursued her have lost relevance.
Between the cracks of Peronism and the deterioration of Milei
The Argentinian government is preparing its territorial and parliamentary strategy with its eyes fixed on the 2027 election. But the fall in support among young people, growing rejection from women and the effects of the economic adjustment throw doubts over the government’s ability to recover lost support. Martin Hacthoun […]
Sovereignty and transformation: Lula’s project for Brazil
The government’s proposal integrates a self-sufficient foreign policy, industrial development, artificial intelligence and the use of strategic minerals with policies of social inclusion. Among its commitments are strengthening the Mercosur, reducing deforestation, expanding education and public health, and ending the 6×1 work schedule. Martha Andrés Román The national […]
















