Peruvian Foreign Minister Quits Amid Controversy Over Failed Biden Meeting
On Nov. 6, 2023, Ana Cecilia Gervasi, Peru's Foreign Minister, resigned from her position after controversy about her lack of diligence. Apparently, Gervasi failed to secure a formal meeting with President Joe Biden during Peruvian President Dina Boularte's recent visit to the United States.
Countries Double Down on Support for Cuba as UN Votes to End the US Embargo
On Thursday, Nov. 2, a simple majority of member states in the United Nations voted to end the embargo on Cuba.
El Salvador's Political Turmoil: Bukele's Re-election Bid Amid Constitutional Controversy and Electoral Rule Shifts
On Oct. 26, incumbent Salvadoran president Nayib Bukele announced his controversial candidacy for next year's upcoming presidential election.
NYU Alumnus Daniel Noboa Wins Ecuadorian Presidential Election
On Oct. 15, Daniel Noboa emerged victorious in the 2023 Ecuadorian general election. At the age of 35, he is the youngest president in Ecuadorian history and the youngest leader in Latin America.
Latin American Nations Urge U.S. to Lift Venezuela and Cuba Sanctions Amid Persistent Migration Challenges
On Oct. 22, various Latin American leaders gathered in Palenque, Mexico, to discuss potential solutions for the ongoing regional migrant crisis.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions Against Venezuela In a Bid to Ensure 2024 Elections
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, the Biden administration announced the softening of its sanction on oil, gas, and gold exports from Venezuela. The deal came one day after Venezuela’s incumbent leadership met with its opposition and agreed to hold democratic presidential elections in 2024.
