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Monday, 20 May 2024
COLOMBIA: Murder of prison director heightens security concerns
On 17 May Colombia’s Justice Minister Néstor Osuna said that security arrangements for prison officials will be revised following the assassination the previous day of Élmer Fernández, the director of the La Modelo prison in Bogotá.
Monday, 20 May 2024
BRAZIL: Governor launches flood reconstruction plan
On 17 May the governor of Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state, Eduardo Leite, announced a plan to repair damages caused by the heavy storms and floods which have been battering the state since late April.
Monday, 20 May 2024
MEXICO: Presidential candidates talk security in final debate
On 19 May Mexico’s three presidential candidates took part in the final debate ahead of elections on 2 June.
Monday, 20 May 2024
ARGENTINA: Milei comments trigger Spain spat
On 19 May Argentina’s President Javier Milei made fun of Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez and accused his wife Begoña Gómez of being “corrupt” during a speech at an event organised by far-right Spanish opposition party Vox in Madrid ahead of elections for the European Parliament.
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