Ahead of the November 21 first round, AS/COA Online profiles the backgrounds and platforms of Gabriel Boric and Yasna Provoste on the left, and Sebastián Sichel and José Antonio Kast on the right.
Explainers
Explainer: Who's Who in Chile's 2021 Presidential Race
Variantes Covid en América Latina
Dos variantes—Gamma y Lambda—ya tienen una fuerte presencia en la región. Delta podría seguirles pronto.
Explainer: Covid Variants in Latin America
Two variants—Gamma and Lambda—already have a strong presence in the region. Delta could soon follow.
Covid Check-in: Venezuelans in the Dark on Vaccines
Even with a lack of reliable information, evidence abounds that the Maduro government’s vaccine distribution plan is not just slow—it’s inequitable.
Explainer: Making Sense of Mexico's Massive Midterms
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s political party is vying to cement its legacy on June 6. AS/COA Online explore coalitions and voter concerns.
Covid Check-in: The Pandemic Takes Its Toll in Uruguay
Despite a strong vaccination campaign and early mitigation success, Uruguay is facing a fierce surge in cases.
Explainer: Peru’s 2021 General Elections
The April 11 elections give wary voters a chance to pick new leaders amid both the pandemic and political tumult.