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What Just Happened in Peru? Understanding Vizcarra’s Sudden Impeachment

Expect more populism ahead in one of the world’s hardest-hit countries by COVID-19.

The country’s current political leaders are in no position to take charge of the process. Here’s why that’s a problem.

The politician who most benefited from Brazil’s anti-corruption probe has put the final nail in its coffin.

Fed up with violence, Mexico’s feminist movement has become a key source of opposition to the president.

With Juan Guaidó under pressure, an opposition stalwart plays the long game.

A Biden victory would rob the Brazilian president of key political advantages that go far beyond an amicable relationship with President Trump.

COVID-19 and economic crisis haven’t stopped a dubious push for impeachment.

Porfirio Muñoz Ledo helped López Obrador to the national stage. Now he wants to push the president’s party in a different direction.

Expect even more outsiders in years ahead.

Life in Brazil returns to normal, even if it shouldn’t.

George Forsyth, a popular mayor and anti-crime crusader, is leading early presidential polls.

The pandemic is exposing how legislative powers in the region are outdated and poorly prepared for the 21st century.

The region’s public sector will grow after the pandemic – and the temptation to undo market-friendly policies will be hard to resist.

A vote to strip privilege from lawmakers could actually further shield them from corruption charges.