A dam, turnout, and Venezuela could all play a hand in the May 27 presidential first-round vote.
Hemispheric Updates
Colombia Update: Five Issues Hovering over Sunday's Election
Update: Paraguayans Elect Mario Abdo Benítez President
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.
Costa Rica Update: Carlos Alvarado Wins Presidency in Landslide
The ruling party candidate defied polls to best conservative Fabricio Alvarado by double digits in the April 1 vote.
Five Things to Know about Costa Rica's Presidential Runoff
Ticos cast votes for Fabricio Alvarado and Carlos Alvarado on April 1, Easter Sunday.
Update: Colombian Presidential Race Comes into Focus
Recent legislative elections gave much-needed definition to a crowded field ahead of the May 27 first-round vote.
Update: 5 Things to Know about El Salvador's Elections
Polls suggest the main conservative party will pick up a larger portion of seats in March 4 legislative and municipal elections.
Update: What Is Happening with Venezuela's Presidential Election?
Venezuela is holding presidential elections, but they’ll be far from free and fair.