Democracy & Elections Archives - Americas Quarterly

Honduras’s Election Set to Test Its Democracy

Amid growing polarization, all sides fear the November 30 vote will be contentious, an expert writes.

After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.

Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast will face off in the December 14 presidential runoff.

A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.

Patricio Navia on Chile’s upcoming election, and what it might mean for the economy.

Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.

Governance is being questioned across the region amid interconnected security and economic challenges.

An analysis of what President Donald Trump really seeks to accomplish in Venezuela and beyond

Current policies toward the region make speaking with a common voice even more urgent, writes a former Costa Rican president.

The Argentine president’s party performed better than expected, gaining momentum for his reform agenda.

The recently approved law complicates efforts to protect citizens from the government’s abuses.

A restructuring process looms large amid a worsening fiscal deficit, low international reserves and a sizable repayment around the corner.

Center-right Senator Rodrigo Paz’s victory marks an end to 20 years of MAS rule.

After a year of balancing Trump, AMLO, and public expectations, Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum is quite popular, but uncertainties lie ahead.

Boluarte was removed amid surging crime and José Jerí, formerly President of Congress, was sworn in to complete her term ending in July 2026.