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Colombia Update: Five Issues Hovering over Sunday's Election

Thursday, May 24, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

A dam, turnout, and Venezuela could all play a hand in the May 27 presidential first-round vote. ... Read More

Mario Abdo Benitez wins Paraguayan presidency. (AP)

Update: Paraguayans Elect Mario Abdo Benítez President

Monday, April 23, 2018 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

The former senator from the ruling Colorado Party is expected to maintain the current president’s business-friendly policies with reforms to security, education, and health. ... Read More

Carlos Alvarado at victory rally after winning 2018 Costa Rican presidential runoff election.

Update: Carlos Alvarado Wins Costa Rican Presidency in Landslide

Monday, April 2, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

The ruling party candidate defied polls to best conservative Fabricio Alvarado by double digits in the April 1 vote. ... Read More

Carlos Alvarado, Fabricio Alvarado, Costa Rican 2018 presidential candidates

Five Things to Know about Costa Rica's Presidential Runoff

Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

Ticos cast votes for Fabricio Alvarado and Carlos Alvarado on April 1, Easter Sunday. ... Read More

Colombian poll workers tally presidential primary ballots. (AP)

Update: Colombian Presidential Race Comes into Focus

Tuesday, March 13, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

Recent legislative elections gave much-needed definition to a crowded field ahead of the May 27 first-round vote. ... Read More

ARENA and FMLN election monitors in El Salvador vote (AP)

Update: 5 Things to Know about El Salvador's Elections

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 | Julia d'Amours

Polls suggest the main conservative party will pick up a larger portion of seats in March 4 legislative and municipal elections. ... Read More

Update: What Is Happening with Venezuela's Presidential Election?

Thursday, February 22, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

Venezuela is holding presidential elections, but they’ll be far from free and fair. ... Read More

Carlos Alvarado, Fabricio Alvarado, Costa Rica (AP)

Update: Two Alvarados Make It to Costa Rican Runoff

Monday, February 5, 2018 | Holly K. Sonneland

In an election marked by social conservatism, ticos will choose between Carlos and Fabricio Alvarado on Easter Sunday, April 1. ... Read More

Update: Ecuador Prepares to Vote on Term Limits

Thursday, January 25, 2018 | Julia d'Amours

On February 4, Ecuadorans will vote on whether to reinstate term limits—and keep Rafael Correa from returning to the presidency. ... Read More

Cuba's Five Issues to Watch in 2018

Thursday, January 11, 2018 | Elizabeth Gonzalez

Here’s what you need to know about an end to the Castro presidency, new migration rules, Russia ties, and more. ... Read More

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