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Explainer: Colombia's 2018 Legislative Elections
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.

Colombia
Democracy & Elections
A man votes in Costa Rica's presidential election. (AP)
Explainers
Explainer: Costa Rica's 2018 Elections
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.

Costa Rica
Democracy & Elections
Evo Morales and Daniel Ortega. (AP)
Explainers
Explainer: A Look at Reelection in the Americas
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.

Democracy & Elections
Juan Orlando Hernández
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Explainer: The 2017 Honduran Presidential Election
November 21, 2017
/ Julia d'Amours

Polls show President Juan Orlando Hernández could win a second term on November 26 in a country where the issue of reelection sparked turmoil eight years ago.

Honduras
Democracy & Elections
A voter steps on election flyers in Brazil 2017
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Explainer: Brazil's Political Parties to Watch in 2018
October 6, 2017
/ Luisa Leme / Meg Healy

Given voter disillusionment with traditional politics, the country’s parties are rebranding to rebuild their influence. A year before general elections, we profile the parties. 

Brazil
Democracy & Elections
Ecuador's Foreign Minister Fernanda Espinosa stands between ELN rebel leader Pablo Beltran, right, and Colombia's government representative Juan Camilo Restrepo at the end of a press conference announcing the signing of a cease-fire in Quito, Ecuador
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Explainer: Colombia's Peace Process with the ELN
October 5, 2017
/ Holly K. Sonneland

The October 1 bilateral ceasefire with the National Liberation Army, now the country’s largest guerrilla group, is a milestone.

Colombia
Security & Defense
presidential candidates in chile
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Explainer: Chile's Top Election Issues and Candidates
August 23, 2017
/ Elizabeth Gonzalez

Get background on the issues dominating the 2017 campaign trail and the presidential candidates leading the polls.

Chile
Democracy & Elections
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