LatinNews Regional Monitor: Andean Group - 13 July 2018

Development: On 12 July representatives from the US, Mexico, Colombia, and Panama held a meeting in the Colombian city of Cartagena de Indias, in which they committed to increasing international cooperation and the exchange of information on the issue of government corruption in Venezuela.... Read More

Colombia: Colombia’s Vice President Óscar Naranjo has led the presentation of the annual report of the United Nations (UN), multi-partner, post-conflict fund for Colombia for 2017.... Read More

The fallout from the acrimonious political dispute between President Lenín Moreno and his predecessor Rafael Correa (2007-2017) is no longer confined to Ecuador.... Read More

Secretly recorded audiotapes; allegations of influence peddling, bribery, and backroom deals.... Read More

“You can be sure that our government will not spare any effort in protecting the life of social leaders, politicians, and union members all around the country”.... Read More

The outcome of a rebellion by an estimated 18 political prisoners held in the ‘El Helicoide’ centre in Caracas – which is also the headquarters of the intelligence service (Sebin) – remained unknown as this issue went to press.... Read More

BOLIVIA | Study reveals dangers of fake medicines.... Read More

Bolivia’s Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) government led by President Evo Morales is again facing accusations of judicialising politics – a perennial complaint by the opposition.... Read More