Latin America Timothy Fraher Latin America Timothy Fraher

US State Department finds Russia Responsible for Disinformation Campaign in Latin America

On Nov. 7, a report from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced the discovery of a significant Russian disinformation apparatus operating in Latin America. The disinformation campaign is allegedly being conducted by The Social Design Agency (SDA), an informational entity that the European Union called “a Russian IT company closely linked to Russian political power.”

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Chile Rejects Proposed Constitution as Too Progressive

Thirty-two years have passed since Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet left office, but the constitution established during his rule is still in place. The main objective of the current administration, under President Gabriel Boric, has been to write a new one—a task completed one month ago. However, a surprisingly high 62 percent of Chilean voters rejected the proposal.

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Latin America Juan Carlos Pena Flores Latin America Juan Carlos Pena Flores

Attorney General Files Constitutional Complaint Against Peruvian President, Alleges Corruption Within Government

A little more than a year after taking office, Pedro Castillo, Peru’s president, faces a constitutional complaint filed by the country’s attorney general against him on Tuesday. “We have found very serious indications of a criminal organization that has taken roots in the government,” said Patricia Benavides, Peru’s top prosecutor, in a statement to congress.

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