Will elections in the Dominican Republic end over a decade of Dominican Liberation Party rule?
After more than a decade in power, profound divisions within the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) point to a change in government.
Bolivia’s general election gains momentum
Interim President Jeanine Áñez’s proposal to delay the presidential election further than the agreed September 6 date adds further uncertainty to what promises to be the most polarized election Bolivia has experienced in over a decade.
Honduras’ opposition needs to learn from its mistakes
With primary elections around the corner and general elections in November 2021, Honduras’ opposition remains bitterly divided. Unless the main blocs react quickly, the incumbent National Party is set to win another 4-year term.
In Bolivia, a contested race to choose Morales’ successor
Authorities in Bolivia have postponed general elections until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The presidential contest has turned into a three-way race.
The oil curse makes inroads in Guyana’s election
Guyana’s troubled election epitomizes the immense pressure the political system is under since a series of offshore oil discoveries turned one of Latin America’s poorest countries into an oil exporter overnight.
Peru: Between a lame-duck president and a congress soon to expire
Sunday’s poll confirmed the fragmentation of Peruvian politics and an anti-establishment mood among voters.
Chile’s Sebastián Piñera hits rock bottom
With a six percent approval rating, Piñera will struggle to lead Chile through uncertain times.
Honduras is losing the fight against corruption
The mandate of the Support Mission Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH)—the country’s weak but mildly successful anti-graft commission—is set to expire on January 19. Two scenarios emerge, none will result in the strengthening of the MACCIH.
The troubles of Luis Lacalle Pou, Uruguay’s president-elect
Uruguay’s president-elect, Luis Lacalle Pou, who won a hotly contested election by less than 40,000 votes, will face strong opposition and a fragile government coalition.
Argentina shifts to the left…and Uruguay to the right?
Sunday’s presidential elections in Argentina and Uruguay proved democracy is still well and alive in a region where protests are raging, but revealed an anti-incumbent mood in the electorate.