![A girl walks by silhouettes of wooden women placed in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Nov. 25, 2023. Gender-based violence Is at the center of Mexico’s security crisis, and a recent mob attack underscores the need to recognize the gendered dimensions of violence in a critical election year.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GKSMexico-300x209.jpg)
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.
![Mexico's presidential candidates exchanged accusations in the first debate held in Mexico City on April 7, 2024.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-2141946137-1-300x200.jpg)
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.
![Former Panamanian president and presidential candidate Ricardo Martinelli (R) and vice-presidential candidate Jose Raul Mulino participate in a political rally in Panama City on February 3, 2024. Martinelli kicked off his campaign for the May 5 presidential election on Saturday at a rally with thousands of supporters, a day after his candidacy was put at risk by an unappealable court ruling.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mulino-and-Martinelli-300x202.jpg)
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.
![Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrives to register his reelection campaign at the National Electoral Council (CNE) in Caracas on Mar. 25.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MaduroCNE-300x200.jpg)
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 líder opositora venezolana María Corina Machado habla a sus seguidores durante una manifestación en Caracas en enero de 2024. Incumpliendo el Acuerdo de Barbados, el régimen de Maduro opta por vivir en la pobreza. La oposición se enfrenta a una difícil decisión.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MCM2-300x200.jpeg)
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?
![Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks to supporters during a demonstration in Caracas in Jan. 2024. Infringing the Barbados Accord, Maduro’s regime is choosing to live in poverty. The opposition faces a difficult decision of its own.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MCM-300x200.jpg)
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?
![Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his financier Alex Saab speak at a rally in the days before Maria Corina Machado, an opposition leader, was officially barred from participating in Venezuela's 2024 presidential elections.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1955930786-300x200.jpg)
Maduro’s Unnecessary and Costly Disruption
As the Barbados accord is in question, Venezuela’s regime faces the reinstatement of oil and economic sanctions on April 18. Is this game over?
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NEW AQ: Latin America’s Big, Diverse Election Year
Six countries in the region have elections this year. Can electing women leaders help address declining faith in democracy?
![President Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AQ0124_ONLINE_oneyear-300x183.jpg)
Is Uruguay Changing Too Slowly?
Last year AQ reported on Uruguay’s imperfect success story. This year an election will yield a verdict on the pace, and direction, of its reforms.
![Susan Segal](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AQ0124_ONLINE_segal-300x183.jpg)
Susan Segal: Mexico’s Next President Will Be a Woman—And a Role Model
The country’s achievements towards gender parity are outstanding, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
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Latin America’s Election Super-Cycle Will Turn on One Key Factor
More than concerns about democracy, voters’ fundamental needs will shape the outcome of the region’s big election year.
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El superciclo electoral de América Latina dependerá de un factor clave
Las necesidades fundamentales de los votantes, más que preocupaciones sobre la democracia, determinarán los resultados del gran año electoral de la región.
![Mexico will hold the largest election in its history on June 2. Meet the leading candidates in Mexico's presidential race.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cand2024_Mexico_openB_online-300x199.jpg)
Meet the Candidates: Mexico
Mexico will hold the largest election in its history on June 2.
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Meet the Candidates: Venezuela
Even with a unified candidate to oppose Maduro, Venezuela’s presidential election is still an open question.
![Luis Abinader, Leonel Fernández and Abel Martínez will compete in the Dominican Republic's 2024 elections.](https://americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DR_2024_CANDIDATES-300x199.jpg)
Meet the Candidates: Dominican Republic
Incumbent Luis Abinader leads in the polls ahead of the Dominican Republic’s 2024 elections on May 19.