Explainer: A Who's Who in Brazil's 2018 Presidential Election Race

Thursday, August 23, 2018  |  Brian Harper

Ahead of the October 7 first round, meet the contenders in Brazil’s unpredictable race. ... Read More

Explainer: Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP)

Friday, August 3, 2018  |  Brian Harper and Holly K. Sonneland

The issue of how former FARC guerrillas face justice under the extrajudicial JEP court system continues to dominate and divide Colombia. ... Read More

Cuba: New President, New Economy?

Thursday, July 19, 2018  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

Miguel Díaz-Canel is pushing constitutional and private-sector reforms to try to revamp the ailing economy. But red tape could tie up Cuba instead. ... Read More

Explainer: Mexico's 2018 Gubernatorial Elections

Wednesday, May 2, 2018  |  Carin Zissis

The governing PRI could lose all nine races, but it’s not the only party at risk. Here’s why these seats matter, along with potential victors ahead of July 1. ... Read More

Explainer: Paraguay's 2018 Elections

Tuesday, April 17, 2018  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

The governing party presidential candidate leads polls ahead of the April 22 election. Young voters could play a big role—if they show up. ... Read More

Explainer: Mexico's 2018 Election and Presidential Candidates

Thursday, April 5, 2018  |  Carin Zissis

The presidential race is officially underway. Here's the rundown on the country’s biggest election in history. ... Read More

Explainer: Colombia's 2018 Legislative Elections

Thursday, March 8, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

The March 11 vote—the first in the FARC post-conflict era—will have significant implications for the May presidential vote.  ... Read More

Explainer: Costa Rica's 2018 Elections

Thursday, January 18, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Just before the February 4 first round, court rulings have stirred the social order in the traditionally conservative country. ... Read More

Explainer: A Look at Reelection in the Americas

Thursday, December 7, 2017  |  Holly K. Sonneland

As Bolivia’s Evo Morales eyes a fourth consecutive term, we look at other places in the Americas where the topic of reelection has made waves in recent years. ... Read More