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Alejandro Giammattei (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Guatemala's 2019 Runoff Vote: Giammattei Wins Presidency
August 12, 2019
/ Paola Nagovitch

Conservative Alejandro Giammattei beat Sandra Torres in a runoff amid low voter turnout to replace Jimmy Morales.

Guatemala
Democracy & Elections
President Duque answers questions. (image: Presidency of Colombia)
Hemispheric Updates
Colombia's Iván Duque Marks One Year in Office
August 7, 2019
/ Holly K. Sonneland

His first year was no cakewalk, given congressional roadblocks and turbulent Washington ties. But there are bright spots as well. AS/COA Online takes a look. 

Colombia
Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
A voting center in Guatemala. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
3 Things to Know ahead of Guatemala's Presidential Runoff
August 7, 2019
/ Paola Nagovitch

Sandra Torres and Alejandro Giammattei will face off in an August 11 runoff with an expected low voter turnout and amid an immigration deal with Washington.

Guatemala
Democracy & Elections
President of Haiti Jovenel Moïse. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Haiti Update: Protests and Parliamentary Challenges Confront President
July 31, 2019
/ Luisa Horwitz

Just over two years in, Jovenel Moïse faces ongoing unrest as he seeks to usher through confirmation of what would be his fourth prime minister. 

Haiti
Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
Venezuelan soldiers on the Tienditas Bridge. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Timeline: Venezuela's Political Standoff
July 31, 2019
/ Holly K. Sonneland

We track the crisis in Venezuela as interim President Juan Guaidó and his allies seek to replace Nicolás Maduro’s regime.

Venezuela
Democracy & Elections
Listening to Rosselló’s resignation in San Juan. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Puerto Rico's Governor Resigns
July 25, 2019
/ Paola Nagovitch

Ricardo Rosselló submitted his resignation after two weeks of island-wide unrest, but the unrest is far from over as protesters focus their message on Washington.

Puerto Rico
Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
Protestors in San Juan. (AP)
Hemispheric Updates
Puerto Rico's Governor Faces Pressure to Resign amid Scandals
July 16, 2019
/ Paola Nagovitch

The island entered into a new crisis after the FBI arrested former officials tied to a scandal and outcry over a leaked chat involving Governor Ricardo Rosselló.

Puerto Rico
Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
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