The election of Abelardo de la Espriella as Colombia’s president marks the latest advance of leaders and movements that are reshaping the political map of the region. With the notable exceptions of Mexico and Brazil, the right is gaining ground and threatening to roll back many of the political and social advances of recent decades
Countries such as Brazil, Mexico, or Peru — which took part in Gilead’s clinical trials — have not yet received doses and are pressing for the patent to be broken
Peru is the latest country to turn to the Army for public-order duties, an exceptional practice that carries risks for civil rights and that has become normalized in the region’s fight against drug trafficking
The historic inauguration marks the return of Fujimorism after almost 30 years and makes the new leader the first woman elected by popular vote to lead the country
The 72-year-old Panamanian is a former minister, lawyer and diplomat. And, right now, he is focused on a new adventure: telling his story. He has published a book and is producing a documentary about his life. He also wants to set a new travel record with his daughter
The president-elect will officially take power on July 28 after winning on her fourth try by a tiny margin. One of her challenges will be to serve out her entire term, something beyond the grasp of the eight elected officials who preceded her
Her left-wing rival, Roberto Sánchez, alleges fraud and refuses to concede defeat
Right-wing governments are now in power in 12 countries in their various forms, as hardline security policies, rollbacks of women’s and minority rights, and alliances in Trump’s orbit gain ground
The right-wing candidate holds a slim 36,000-vote lead over the leftist Roberto Sánchez with 99.2% of votes counted. Remaining tallies, which are under review, mostly come from Lima, the candidate’s stronghold
With both presidential contenders neck and neck, supporters of leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez are calling to ‘defend the people’s vote’ against what they see as a risk of interference
Amid high abstention, Peruvians went to the polls to choose their ninth leader in 10 years. Both candidates are neck-and-neck, and electoral authorities warn that proclaiming a winner could take a month
The organization New7Wonders has issued a fresh warning: the Inca citadel is at risk of losing its designation as one of the Wonders of the World due to severe management failures
More than six million Peruvians stayed home in a vote marked by fragmentation and distrust, and over three million ballots were cast null
Walter Marcelino Chau, who was sent back to Peru, awaits the possibility of returning to the US to be with his wife and daughter, who have no one to help them
In an election marred by logistical problems, the leader of Fuerza Popular and daughter of former autocratic leader Alberto Fujimori has garnered 17.17% of the vote, according to early counting
For the first time, Peru’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale will be occupied by someone from the Shipibo-Conibo community. In her studio in the jungle, she designs and paints ‘kené’ on fabric
On the southern coast of Peru, pre-Hispanic aqueducts survive, designed to manage water during periods of extreme weather such as those currently being experienced
An investigation by the NGO Derechos Digitales identified 27 active online platforms in Brazil, Peru, and Argentina where personal information, credit histories, addresses, and other sensitive data are sold. This material is used in particular to incite gender-based violence
The Argentine academic, a specialist in international relations, warns about the region’s growing alignment with Trump and the ‘dramatic breakdown of international law’ that could throw the world into uncharted territory
Armando Lovera, a Peruvian biblical scholar based in Valladolid, talks to EL PAÍS about the pontiff who married him, baptized his daughters, and has never failed to reply to his messages despite his busy schedule
The ousting of José Jerí through a motion of censure pushes the 83‑year‑old into the presidency just two months before the elections. The appointee belongs to the party of convicted former leader Pedro Castillo
A book that compiles the recovery of ancestral recipes from the Americas, from Canada to the Amazon, maps strategies in the face of climate change and agribusiness
The consumption of edible insects, a common part of the diet of some Asian and Latin American countries, is tentatively gaining ground in Europe despite the cultural divide. The EU already allows the use of four invertebrates in food products, and some chefs are experimenting with them
Following his feat, Cliver Huamán’s channel has surpassed one million followers in a matter of days
Schedule I of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs limits the possibility of scientific research and the exploration of alternative uses
From the United States to the Andes or Brazil, the project brings together portraits of older people living in regions affected by global warming and explains how they are coping with it
The leader has completed one month in office after the removal of his predecessor, and he enjoys a 55.9% approval rating thanks to his mastery of social media platforms
