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Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz speaks during a press conference in La Paz on Jan. 13

In Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz Faces an Electoral Stress Test

The March 22 subnational elections are a critical bellwether of support for the president in Bolivia’s shifting political landscape.

Colombian presidential candidates Iván Cepeda, Abelardo De La Espriella and Sergio Fajardo.

Colombia: Meet the Candidates 2026

Violence and corruption top voter concerns ahead of the first round of presidential elections on May 31.

Peru: Meet the Candidates 2026

Rising crime rates and protracted political instability top voter concerns ahead of the April 12 first-round vote. All seats in Congress are also up for election.

Peru's President José María Balcázar stands in Congress for his inauguration in Lima on February 18.

Peru’s Political Instability Enters a New Chapter Under Balcázar

José María Balcázar is tasked with ensuring a smooth government transition on July 28, an expert writes.

Colombia's opposition frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella at an event in Bogota in December 2025.Colombia's opposition frontrunner Abelardo de la Espriella at an event in Bogota in December 2025.

Colombia’s Bukele? Abelardo De La Espriella Surges Ahead

The right-wing frontrunner in Colombia’s election tells AQ he’s an “odd fish, but not a dangerous one,” and addresses questions about his past.

Costa Rica: Meet the Candidates 2026

Public security tops voters’ concerns ahead of the February 1 election.

Governor of São Paulo Tarcísio de Freitas speaking at Palácio do Planalto in Brasilia last year.

Tarcísio: Will He or Won’t He?

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.