REACTION: Yamandú Orsi Wins Uruguay’s Presidency
The center-left candidate defeated his center-right rival in the November 24 runoff.
REACTION: What Trump’s Victory Means for Latin America
After an unexpectedly large victory, analysts examine the likely impact for the region.
REACTION: Orsi and Delgado Head to Uruguay’s Presidential Runoff
The center-left and center-right candidates will face off in the November 24 vote.
Uruguay’s Photo Finish Election
The October 27 vote includes a close presidential race and a controversial plebiscite.
A Hegemonic State Takes Shape in Venezuela
The consolidation of a totalitarian regime poses a dilemma to the opposition: continue the electoral strategy or find an elusive new approach.
The UN’s Role in Addressing Venezuela’s Crisis
The multinational organization can take tangible steps in the wake of July’s election.
Venezuela’s Next Phase: “Autocratic Legalism”
Nicolás Maduro turns to the Supreme Court to legitimize his fraudulent election count.
What to Watch as Maduro Seeks to Keep Power in Venezuela
The country faces prolonged confrontation over the July 28 election crisis. These factors could indicate change is coming.
After Venezuela’s Election Fraud, Is There Any Way Out?
Protests, mass detentions and intimidation marked the first week after the presidential vote. Although complex, pathways to a democratic transition still exist.
Violence Against Women Is at the Center of Mexico’s Security Crisis
A recent mob attack underscores the need to recognize the gendered dimensions of violence in a critical election year.
Should Investors Take a Sheinbaum Victory for Granted in Mexico?
Claudia Sheinbaum’s win in June is not inevitable, and the race could bring an unexpected post-vote scenario.
Martinelli’s Shadow Still Dominates Panama Election
The former president’s proxy candidate, José Raúl Mulino, leads the polls ahead of the May 5 vote.
Maduro Gets His Wish: A Divided Venezuelan Opposition
The July 28 vote may hinge on how Machado and Rosales resolve their differences. Otherwise, regime-controlled institutions will most likely dictate the outcome.
La Oposición Venezolana Debería Inspirarse en un Inusitado Personaje
¿Nombrarán María Corina Machado y los opositores al régimen a un candidato designado para burlar a un dictador que intenta desesperadamente mantenerse en el poder?
Venezuela’s Opposition Should Draw Inspiration From an Unlikely Figure
Will María Corina Machado and regime opponents name a proxy candidate to outsmart a dictator desperately trying to stay in power?
