Democracy & Elections Archives - Page 20 of 83

Venezuela Isn’t on Track for 2024 Elections

Widespread expectations for political opening in exchange for sanctions relief ignore a difficult global landscape and enduring crisis at home.

At Peru Protests’ Epicenter, Rage—And a Sense of Betrayal

Stumbles by the new government are aggravating unrest in rural areas and providing opportunity for future authoritarians.

President Lula is seen speaking during a meeting with Brazil's 27 governors after the riots in the capital Brasilia.

The Real Risks Facing Brazil After January 8

After the failed insurrection in Brasília, authorities worry about domestic terrorism and the loyalties of Brazil’s armed forces and police, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.

Chileans voted in a referendum on a new constitution last September, and will do so again this December.

REACTION: Chile’s New Constitutional Roadmap

Congress approved a plan to draft a constitution in 2023.

Zury Ríos Campaigns to Lead Guatemala’s Faltering Democracy

A controversial past weighs heavily on the conservative’s presidential bid.

AQ Podcast: The White House’s Juan Gonzalez on Mexico Relationship, Venezuela and More

A look at the Biden administration’s Latin America policy.

Hundreds of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Sunday, in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week. (Photo by SERGIO LIMA/AFP via Getty Images)

REACTION: Brazil’s Capital Invasion: What’s Next?

Attackers invaded the centers of power in Brasília, asking for an intervention.

AQ Podcast: How China’s Presence In Latin America Is Changing

Felipe Larraín on how trade and investment flows changed in recent years.

Is Bolivia the Next Nicaragua?

The arrest of opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho has set off protests and raised worries about the political process in the country.

Latin America, Alone in a Distracted World

The region has more autonomy than any point in recent memory. That brings opportunities and challenges.

AQ Podcast Bonus Edition: What Victory Means for Argentina

An Argentine political scientist and football fan shares her reflections after her country’s third World Cup win.

Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presented part of his cabinet on December 9, 2022.

Understanding Lula 3.0

Will more pro-business voices prevail in Brazil’s new government? AQ’s editor-in-chief looks to Lula’s long history as a guide.

AQ Podcast: What Does 2023 Hold for Latin American Economies?

An examination of trends for 2023 from the head of Latin America research at Goldman Sachs

ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 20: Mayor of Buenos Aires Horacio Rodriguez Larreta at the C40 summit in Buenos Aires on October 20, 2022.

Can Argentina’s Moderates Go the Distance?

Buenos Aires Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta pledges to bridge the political divides that have begun to wear on many Argentines.

Workers carry a lectern inside Brazil's presidential palace, preparing for the two-minute speech given by President Bolsonaro after his defeat in the October 30 election.

Latin America in 2023: Five Trends to Watch

Instability, anti-incumbent voting and a tough macroeconomic environment are here to stay.