A burst of gunfire at a packed cumbia concert in Lima has supercharged Peru’s political turmoil, thrusting President Dina Boluarte to the brink. The attack—during an Agua Marina show at the Círculo Militar de Chorrillos on October 8, 2025—left at least five people wounded, including several musicians. Police reportedly recovered…
Ecuador’s political situation turned tense this week when President Daniel Noboa’s convoy was attacked by protesters. The violent incident has created new worries among investors, leading to a fall in the country’s dollar bonds. The attack happened just weeks after Noboa’s government decided to end a long-standing diesel subsidy, a…
Peru’s Gen Z has reignited mass demonstrations against President Dina Boluarte, channeling frustration over a new pension law, persistent corruption, and rising organized crime. The flashpoint is a reform that obliges young adults to enroll and contribute to private pension funds even as many face informal, unstable jobs. For students…