LATIN AMERICA MIGRATION CRISIS
Large-scale irregular migration flows across Latin American borders, including state responses such as border walls, deportations and bilateral tensions between sending and receiving countries
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Fujimori or Sanchez? Peru vote marks 10 years of turmoil
DEUTSCHE WELLEJun 6, 2026, 06:33 AM
Peru is holding a presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez, marking ten years of intense political instability. The vote takes place against a backdrop of social tension, rising crime and deep public distrust in political institutions. The outcome will shape Peru's direction after a turbulent decade of presidential scandals and frequent leadership changes.
Chile's New President Breaks Ground on Border Barrier Days Into Office
BBC WORLDChile's president begins building border barrier less than week into term
Mar 17, 2026, 03:49 PM
Chilean President José Antonio Kast visited the country's northern border less than a week after taking office to personally oversee the start of construction on a border ditch designed to curb irregular migration. The trench, a few feet wide and deep, was hailed by Kast as a "milestone" in his administration's hardline immigration agenda. The move signals a sharp shift in Chile's approach to border management under the new right-wing president.