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The Two Shocks Upending Latin America
Confirmed
In Short: In Central America, the price of maize, a staple food, rose by more than 60 percent in Honduras from 2025 to 2026, contributing to economic and social instability.
Flavio Bolsonaro, known for his hardline stance on crime, has praised the security policies of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, advocating for the construction of more prisons in Brazil.
Marco Antonio da Rosa, a 21-year-old law student, expressed his support for Flavio, saying, "I would like to have Jair on the ballot. Since Jair isn't there, I'm going with Flavio."
Political analyst Thomas Traumann noted, "Compared to his father, he is more affable and personable...but that doesn't mean he isn't ideologically far-right."
Flavio often wears casual attire with targeted slogans, such as 'The Amazon is ours' and 'Agribusiness is great,' to emphasize Brazilian sovereignty and appeal to farmers.
Flavio Bolsonaro and his brother Carlos are founding partners at Dinámicas Americas, a strategic advisory firm, indicating their continued involvement in political and economic affairs.
What this adds
The rising cost of maize in Honduras highlights broader economic challenges facing Central America, which may influence voter behavior in upcoming elections.
Background
Pope Leo XIV announced a papal journey to Latin America, set to visit Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru from November 6 to 17, 2026. The Vatican released the schedule, detailing the Pope's itinerary and the themes for each country.
US President Trump signed a permanent security agreement with Greenland, while 16-year-old guitarist Nene Royal won America's Got Talent.
What's confirmed
- Flavio Bolsonaro, known for his hardline stance on crime, has praised the security policies of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, advocating for the construction of more prisons in Brazil.
- Flavio often wears casual attire with targeted slogans, such as 'The Amazon is ours' and 'Agribusiness is great,' to emphasize Brazilian sovereignty and appeal to farmers.
- Flavio Bolsonaro and his brother Carlos are founding partners at Dinámicas Americas, a strategic advisory firm, indicating their continued involvement in political and economic affairs.
What's still developing
- "I know I look like him. But it's hard to compare Pele's son to Pele," he said at a Rio de Janeiro rally.
- The price of maize, a staple across Central America, rose by more than 60 percent in Honduras from 2025 to 2026.
- He served on the National Security Council as President Barack Obama’s adviser for the Americas from 2012 to 2015 and participated in Obama’s diplomatic opening to Cuba.
- Why the Region Must Brace for a New Wave of Turbulence Across Latin America and the Caribbean, voters worried about rising crime have elected populists who promise to impose order and security in their countries.