
Nicaragua: Chronicle of a Death Foretold
Ortega has been dismantling democracy for more than a decade. He is emboldened by impunity.

Kirchnerism’s Paradoxical Staying Power
A “VIP vaccination” scandal and rising poverty may not be enough to unseat Argentina’s dominant political movement.

REACTION: Mexico’s Midterm Elections Change Balance of Power
AMLO’s coalition lost precious seats in Congress, placing a hurdle on his plans to pursue constitutional changes.

How Far Will AMLO Go to Help MORENA?
Mexico’s president is lending a hand to his own party ahead of the June mid-term vote – while blurring the lines on campaign rules.

Chile’s Big Gamble Just Got Riskier
Investors are right to be concerned about the upcoming constitutional assembly.

Piñera Is Still Chile’s President, But Congress Is Not Listening
A long lame duck period is feeding a polarized scenario in a pivotal year for Chile.

The Biggest Risk to Bolsonaro from Congress’s COVID Investigation
The inquiry probably won’t bring down the president, but it has the potential to reduce his chances to win reelection next year.

AMLO and Mexico’s Most Important Electoral Body Are on a Collision Course
Months from the largest elections in the country’s history, an electoral institution finds itself drawn into public battle.

Today’s Latin America Has No Female Presidents. It’s Not Going Well.
COVID-19 has reminded us – again – of the need for women leaders.

How the Pandemic Is Accelerating Democracy’s Decade-Long Decline in the Americas
A deeper look at Freedom House data showing slow erosion in freedoms.

An Insecure Bolsonaro Prepares for His Own January 6
Besieged by COVID-19 and a suddenly threatening Congress, Brazil’s president tries to protect himself.

Luis Arce’s Broken Promise in Bolivia
The arrest of his predecessor on terrorism charges is the latest step by Arce’s government to set off alarms.

REACTION: Will Lula Run in Brazil’s 2022 Election?
Analysts react to the surprise court decision on March 8.

Brazilian Democracy Is Holding Up — But the Biggest Test Will Come in 2022
Jair Bolsonaro has so far fallen short of the worst doomsday predictions of becoming an authoritarian ruler.

Another 5 Years for Daniel Ortega?
Although a presidential election is scheduled for November 7 in Nicaragua, it is unlikely to be free or fair.