Bernardo Arévalo

Latin America has shifted dramatically rightward since Javier Milei's November 2023 victory in Argentina, with right-wing candidates winning 11 of 13 subsequent presidential elections. Economic mismanagement under leftist governments, pandemic fallout, Venezuelan collapse driving migration, and renewed U.S. strategic focus on the region drove this ideological realignment across the continent.

Javier Milei's approval rating rises, but 59.6% of Argentines still view his presidency negatively.

Guatemala's president denies an agreement with the US for joint anti-narcotics operations.

Guatemala agrees to joint US military strikes against drug gangs within its territory.

President Bernardo Arévalo will address the nation on Sunday at 8:00 pm through official government accounts.

President Bernardo Arévalo urges Congress to approve the Anti-Money Laundering Law.

Ambassador Omar Lisandro Castañeda discussed India-Guatemala's deepening 55-year bilateral ties, noting six hundred million dollars in trade across textiles and pharmaceuticals, while emphasizing dialogue's importance amid global instability from West Asian tensions.

The Ministry of Public Affairs cannot establish a transition timeline for the new general prosecutor due to a pending government agreement.

Congress concludes its first ordinary session with 15 approved decrees and a pending anti-money laundering law.

Guatemala's outgoing and incoming attorneys general met to begin the transition process.

The U.S. announced a military drawdown in Germany, Taiwan's president concluded an African visit, Sudan accused Ethiopia of regional aggression, and Britain's Labour Party suffered local election losses this week.

Guatemala's justice system suspended a max-security prison construction. The decision was based on citizen complaints about potential flooding. President Bernardo Arévalo faces pressure to adopt El Salvador's approach.

Javier Milei rose three spots in a Latin American presidential approval poll to 13th place with 37.9% positive image.

Uruguay's President Orsi fell to 12th in a regional presidential ranking with a 38.8% positive image.

Mexico's electoral process is disrupted by internal conflicts and external pressures from the US.

Guatemala's president warns of severe drought impacting crops between June and August.

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo will meet with European Council President António Costa on May 20.

Covial has only executed 12% of its road budget in 2026 due to contract delays and lack of planning.

Guatemalan President Arévalo swears in Gabriel García Luna as new Fiscal General.

President Arévalo disputes the Ministry of Public's claim that a published agreement is necessary for the new fiscal general's appointment.

Transition begins between outgoing Consuelo Porras and incoming Gabriel Estuardo García Luna at Guatemala's Ministry of Public Prosecution.

Prosecutor's office targets workers who ran for General Prosecutor under outgoing leader Consuelo Porras.

Laura Fernández assumed Costa Rica's presidency, promising deep reforms and a tough stance on crime.

Guatemala's new Constitutional Court must rebuild public trust. Critics argue past rulings protected powerful interests.

Javier Milei rose three spots in the Latin American presidential ranking with 37.9% approval.

Trump's "Shield of the Americas" reshapes Central America's war on drug cartels with a militarized coalition.

The US pressures Latin America with anti-narcotics operations, starting with Ecuador and Guatemala.

President Arévalo will investigate alleged clientelism in the Raíces party formation.

García Luna orders removal of the control booth at the Ministry of Public's main entrance.

EU leaders travel to Mexico for a trade summit as negotiators finalize a US trade deal and migration deportation rules, with bilateral EU-Mexico trade exceeding 82 billion euros annually.

Latin America's political map is shifting to the right with recent election wins.

The government notifies García Luna's appointment as fiscal general to the Ministry of Public.

President Bernardo Arévalo delivers 20 units to transport inmates, promoting the rule of law.

Guatemalans battle structural corruption to bring institutional change and end stagnation.

Argentine President Javier Milei's approval rating drops to 36.2%, ranking him 14th among Latin American leaders.