Contraloría General de la República

Costa Rican public university funding and autonomy concerns

6 clusters · 69 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Legislators in Argentina and Costa Rica contest university funding cuts

The National Council of Rectors (CONARE) has raised concerns regarding Bill 25.797, a proposed tax reform that could eliminate exemptions for public institutions and increase operating costs. CONARE has called for a revi

Dominican Republic PRM political and budgetary developments

9 clusters · 52 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Eduardo Sanz warns PRM unity is vital for 2028 elections

The Dominican Republic is seeing intensified political positioning as parties prepare for upcoming elections. Within the ruling Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM), Tourism Minister David Collado is gaining significant

Super El Niño intensifies, threatening global food security

184 clusters · 1427 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: El Niño causes significant agricultural losses in India and Philippines

The 2026–27 Super El Niño, nicknamed “Godzilla,” is reaching unprecedented intensity, with the World Meteorological Organization warning it could be the strongest since 1950. Global agricultural supplies are under seve

Colombia fiscal crisis: budget, debt, and rescue measures

44 clusters · 246 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia Government proposes Fiscal Rescue Law to cut spending and return VAT

The transition from President Gustavo Petro to President Abelardo De la Espriella is defined by a widening fiscal gap and significant budget restructuring. The administration submitted a revised 2027 national budget of a

Costa Rica judicial and electoral reform debates

5 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Costa Rica investigates magistrate Patricia Solano over severance and loan

Costa Rica is experiencing internal debates regarding judicial and electoral governance. The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) recently declared a proposed bill to modify the reelection system for its magistrates unconsti

Corruption and infrastructure issues in Chile and Peru

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Audit findings reveal infrastructure and supervision failures in Chile and Peru

Institutional integrity in Chile and Peru continues to face challenges from corruption, organized crime, and mismanagement of public works. In Chile, religious leaders have characterized corruption as a “true cancer” tha

Paraguay IPS and Public Health administrative crisis

16 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Paraguay strengthens regional health services and medical supplies

The Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) and the Ministry of Public Health in Paraguay continue to address deep-seated administrative, financial, and logistical crises. While the state works to resolve a massive debt defi

Colombian presidential transition and legal disputes

15 clusters · 142 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia Supreme Court admits complaints against Gustavo Petro

During the 2026 Colombian presidential transition from Gustavo Petro to Abelardo de la Espriella, oversight bodies have intensified monitoring of state procurement and expenditures. Following the transition, the Comptrol

Colombia JEP: Budget, mandate threats, and judicial audits

20 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colombia Senate approves project to end JEP functions by 2028

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in Colombia faces intensifying legislative, budgetary, and administrative challenges. While former FARC Secretariat members perform restorative labor for involvement in over 21,00

Peru 2026 regional & municipal elections logistics

50 clusters · 157 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Peru electoral boards begin proclaiming 2026 election results

The 2026 regional and municipal elections in Peru have progressed through intensive logistical preparation, legal scrutiny, and post-election disputes. Following the initial processing of tallies, the National Office of

Latin American fiscal and budgetary developments

3 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colombia Ministry of Health reports $32.5 billion resource discrepancy

Several Latin American nations have introduced 2027 budget proposals characterized by varying fiscal outlooks. Nicaragua has proposed a budget aiming for a seventh consecutive year of surplus, with a focus on social spen

Chilean pension funds face legal and regulatory scrutiny

9 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Chilean Comptroller orders report on AFP oversight following Fund E losses

Chilean pension fund administrators (AFPs) are facing intense scrutiny following substantial valuation losses, which the Superintendencia de Pensiones reported reached more than $10 billion as of September 30, 2026. This

Infrastructure and public works in Argentina and Spain

13 clusters · 225 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Public hearings held for infrastructure and transport projects in Argentina

Infrastructure and public works projects continue across Argentina and Spain, with a sustained focus on climate resilience, road maintenance, and utility upgrades. In Argentina, road infrastructure developments remain ac

Peru supplementary credit proposal and fiscal spending

4 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Fiscal spending laws impact infrastructure budgets in Peru

The Peruvian Executive Branch initiated a process to evaluate a supplementary credit bill aimed at funding priority social and security sectors. Following these evaluations, the government formally proposed a supplementa

Paraguayan municipal corruption investigations

2 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Jean Alain Rodríguez faces corruption trial in Dominican Republic

Investigations into irregular public procurement during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic have led to legal proceedings against former municipal officials in Paraguay. In Ciudad del Este, a Court of Appeals has confirmed that

Arequipa police vehicle procurement and delivery

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Arequipa regional government delivers 100 patrol vehicles to police

The procurement of patrol vehicles for 58 police stations in the Arequipa region of Peru has transitioned from a period of administrative delays to a scheduled delivery. Initially, reports from the Contraloría General d

Legal and electoral oversight in Peru

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Peru electoral authorities annul elections in Piura and La Libertad

Legal and administrative oversight in Peru continues to focus on electoral integrity, constitutional processes, and public works. The Constitutional Court scheduled decentralized hearings at the University of Piura for l

La Guaira earthquake recovery and economic/infrastructure

22 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Venezuela implements housing and gas service recovery programs

Recovery efforts in La Guaira continue following the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes on June 24. The official death toll rose to 6,509, with 29,000 people reported missing. Infrastructure and sanitation efforts proceed

Paraguay Hambre Cero school feeding program controversy

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Paraguay President defends Hambre Cero school feeding program

Senator Carlos Núñez has called for congressional audits of Paraguay’s 17 regional governments regarding the management of the ‘Hambre Cero’ school feeding program. Núñez raised concerns over the handling of funds and cl

Dominican Republic government audit irregularities

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic audits face criticism for lack of accountability

Audits conducted by the Contraloría General de la República in the Dominican Republic have identified various financial and administrative irregularities across several state institutions. Initial findings highlighted is

Chilean child welfare and protection developments

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Child protection services face scrutiny in Chile and Argentina

Chile has introduced the ‘Chile Cuida a los Niños’ plan, a roadmap through 2030 designed to improve child welfare. A key component of this initiative is the ‘Crecer en Familia’ program, which aims to transition children

CONAPE financial and program management audits

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Mexico opens Bienestar pension registration as Dominican Republic audits social program

Audits of the National Council for the Elderly (CONAPE) in the Dominican Republic have uncovered significant financial irregularities and mismanagement occurring between September 2020 and December 2024. Initial investi

San Miguelito urban cable car project in Panama

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Panama begins construction of $255 million urban cable car

The San Miguelito urban cable car project in Panama has moved into the construction phase following a proceed order issued by President José Raúl Mulino. The project, managed by Metro de Panamá, S. A., involves a contrac

Petroperú infrastructure and financial management issues

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Petroperú workers question Proinversión intervention amid improved financial reports

The state-owned company Petroperú has faced scrutiny regarding both its physical infrastructure and its financial management. In September 2026, the Comptroller General of the Republic warned of the deterioration of a sa

Panama Social Security Fund leadership and funding

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Panama Cabinet approves B/. 39.2 million credit for Social Security Fund

On October 1, the Board of Directors of Panama’s Social Security Fund (Caja de Seguro Social, CSS) elected new leadership during an extraordinary session. Amílcar Córdoba, representing the employer sector, was appointed

Costa Rican national budget reallocation proposal

2 clusters · 127 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Argentina Chamber of Deputies fails to reach quorum for DNU 70/23 debate

Nogui Acosta Jaén, leader of the Pueblo Soberano Party (PPSO) and president of the Treasury Commission, has proposed a motion to reallocate ¢250,000 million within the 2027 National Budget. The plan aims to transfer fund

Colombia fiscal and debt stability challenges

5 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Colombia pension costs projected to reach 103 trillion pesos

Colombia continues to face significant fiscal pressure driven by rising national debt and specific budgetary shortfalls in social services. Fitch Ratings has warned that the country requires a fiscal adjustment of approx

Latin American infrastructure and emergency management

2 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: South American regions face environmental emergencies from fires and water shortages

Reports from Latin America highlight various infrastructure and emergency management challenges. In Chile, the National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) faces concerns regarding budget reductions f

Sanitary and security incidents in Peru and Ecuador

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Sanitary risks at Peruvian university and drug seizure in Ecuadorian prison

In Peru, the Contraloría General de la República issued a warning regarding sanitary risks at the Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga de Ica (UNICA) dining hall. An inspection of the facility, which serves more than 50

Social welfare and infrastructure programs in Soacha

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Soacha housing upgrades and Dominican Republic infrastructure audits

The municipality of Soacha is implementing various social infrastructure and welfare programs. In September 2026, the local government inaugurated a new kitchen and dining hall at the Benedicto XVI Educational Institutio