Despite Latin America's commitment to democracy, public dissatisfaction is growing, with citizens demanding more effective institutions and measures to promote human development.

ECLAC argues that, amid discontent, polarization, and fiscal constraints, stronger governance and institutions are essential for Latin America to turn its resources into development.

As global development finance becomes increasingly fragmented, developing countries are seeking to establish alternative channels to secure the flow of capital. Yet this financial redundancy also brings risks: rising debt burdens, greater administrative complexity, and a persistent dependence on the world's leading reserve currencies.

Every four years, we think the FIFA World Cup is only about football. But all it takes is a closer look to realize that it also speaks about democracy, inequality, institutions, leadership, and the rules of the game.

Latin America is making progress on multiple fronts, but the lack of coordination between economic, social, and institutional advances prevents these gains from being translated into sustained well-being.

The protests by producers and transporters highlight a structural crisis in the Mexican countryside, marked by insecurity, food dependency, and the absence of a long-term agricultural policy.