Donald Trump was not expected to win the U.S. election on November 8, but leaders from across the Americas were quick to respond to the news. Here’s a selection of their reactions, from Ottawa to Buenos Aires.
Hemispheric Updates
Latin America Reacts to Trump's Win
Peru Update: PPK's First 100 Days as President
Corruption concerns hit his administration early, but nonetheless twice as many Peruvians approve of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski compared to those who disapprove.
Update: Five Lessons for Brazil's Future from Local Election Results
Outsider candidates and rejection of the status quo may indicate what’s to come in future Brazilian elections.
Venezuela Update: Five Times the Maduro Government Flouted the Constitution
The suspension of the recall referendum is just one more case in a growing list of violations against the country's magna carta.
Update: Four Things to Know ahead of Chile's Local Elections
Fears of low turnout loom large as Chileans head to the polls on October 23 for the first time since President Michelle Bachelet’s reelection.
Update: Colombians to Have Final Say on Peace Accord
The deal’s been signed, but the last step in cementing peace with the FARC is a public Yes/No vote on October 2.
Haiti Update: A Second Chance at Presidential Elections
After 2015 election results were scrapped, what’ll be different about the October 9 vote?