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Nicaragua: Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Ortega has been dismantling democracy for more than a decade. He is emboldened by impunity.

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

AMLO’s coalition lost precious seats in Congress, placing a hurdle on his plans to pursue constitutional changes.

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.

Investors are right to be concerned about the upcoming constitutional assembly.

A long lame duck period is feeding a polarized scenario in a pivotal year for Chile.

The inquiry probably won’t bring down the president, but it has the potential to reduce his chances to win reelection next year.

Months from the largest elections in the country’s history, an electoral institution finds itself drawn into public battle.

COVID-19 has reminded us – again – of the need for women leaders.

A deeper look at Freedom House data showing slow erosion in freedoms.

Besieged by COVID-19 and a suddenly threatening Congress, Brazil’s president tries to protect himself.

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

Analysts react to the surprise court decision on March 8.

Jair Bolsonaro has so far fallen short of the worst doomsday predictions of becoming an authoritarian ruler.

Although a presidential election is scheduled for November 7 in Nicaragua, it is unlikely to be free or fair.