Governments in check: Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela

Although some South American countries are constantly in crisis, the political situation in the northern countries is reaching a new climax. The governments of Peruvian Dina Boluarte, Colombian Gustavo Petro, and Venezuelan Nicolás Maduro are suffering from the wear and tear of their criticized administrations.

In addition, all of them are at the bottom of the region's popularity scale, only surpassed by Bolivian Luis Arce, who led the historic defeat of the left in his country's recent presidential elections. Gustavo Petro has only a 36.2% approval rating; Nicolás Maduro, 28.5%; and Dina Boluarte, 24.9%.

Internal and external problems continue to corner these leaders, who refuse to acknowledge the shortcomings of their administrations and to accept their mistakes. The current situation has the eyes of the international community watching their administrations.

These countries also share friendships and hostilities among themselves. For example, Colombia and Peru are entangled in the dispute over Santa Rosa Island; Boluarte doesn't recognize Maduro as president; meanwhile, Petro supports him and even denies the existence of the Venezuelan Cartel of the Suns.

Peru: The "heiress" of the ousted Pedro Castillo, Dina Boluarte, faces numerous investigations for the deaths of at least 59 people during the protests and for corruption cases, such as "Rolexgate." The president is also criticized for her silence regarding the release of Alberto Fujimori and for her attempt to withdraw from the Pact of San José.

Colombia: President Gustavo Petro faces a series of growing problems: attacks that have left people dead, a growing security crisis, allegations of corruption, and a broken relationship with his vice president Francia Márquez. The situation is worsening with accusations about his erratic communication and his internal struggle with his former foreign minister.

Venezuela: Nicolás Maduro faces an economic and social crisis exacerbated by the possible military intervention of the United States. His government is cornered between internal repression and international accusations of drug trafficking, while the international community fears an armed conflict in the region.

The legitimacy of the governments of Dina Boluarte, Gustavo Petro, and Nicolás Maduro is at a critical point. While internal pressure and external tensions grow, the region is closely watching how these leaders struggle to maintain power amid widespread discontent.