Amid Regional Unrest, Colombia Holds Peaceful Local Elections

Wednesday, October 30, 2019  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Left-leaning politicians will occupy the mayor’s seat in the country’s three biggest cities, while uribismo lost races across the board. ... Read More

Who's Who in Chile's Cabinet Reshuffle

Wednesday, October 30, 2019  |  Paola Nagovitch

President Sebastián Piñera swore in eight cabinet ministers amid national protests. ... Read More

Three Takeaways from Uruguay's First-Round Presidential Vote

Monday, October 28, 2019  |  Luisa Leme

The governing Broad Front coalition’s Daniel Martínez will face the National Party’s Luis Lacalle Pou in what could be a tight November 24 runoff. ... Read More

After Controversial Vote Count, Bolivia's Evo Morales Claims Victory

Friday, October 25, 2019  |  Carin Zissis

Days after the October 20 election and a delay in the final tally, counts gave Morales what he needs to avoid a runoff. But the controversy’s not over yet. ... Read More

What to Watch in Colombia's 2019 Local Elections

Thursday, October 24, 2019  |  Holly K. Sonneland

The first nationwide elections since the 2018 presidential race take place on October 27. Bogotanos will pick their next mayor—one of the top posts in the country. ... Read More

United States and Mexico Look to Clamp Down on Arms Smuggling

Tuesday, October 22, 2019  |  Carin Zissis

After a day of turmoil in Culiacán, the two countries are discussing how to slow the illicit flow of weapons into Mexico. AS/COA's Carin Zissis looks at challenges on the ground. ... Read More

Is Bolivia on the Verge of a Historic Runoff Election?

Monday, October 21, 2019  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Carlos Mesa outperformed polls, indicating a likely runoff against Evo Morales. But official results are stalled. ... Read More

Update: Peru’s Political Standoff

Wednesday, October 2, 2019  |  Holly K. Sonneland

A constitutional crisis—months in the making—has the country on edge. ... Read More

When Are Leaders from the Americas Speaking at the 74th UN General Assembly?

Monday, September 30, 2019  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Which presidents will be making their first or last addresses to the body? And who’s not showing up at all? ... Read More