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

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

Latin America's Big Stories You Might Have Missed in 2017

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

From cyborgs in Brazil to water shortages in Bolivia, we take a look at stories and trends shaping the region over the past year—and ones we expect to hear more about in 2018. ... Read More

Election Update: What Piñera's Win Means for Chile

Monday, December 18, 2017  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez

As business mogul Sebastián Piñera gets a second stab at the presidency, we look at the implications for legislation, markets, and trade. ... Read More

Honduras' Troubled 2017 Presidential Election

Friday, December 1, 2017  |  Carin Zissis

After days of delays and technical glitches, updated tallies put the president ahead as the country slides into its biggest political crisis since 2009. ... Read More

Mexico Update: The 2018 Presidential Race Comes into Focus

Thursday, November 30, 2017  |  Carin Zissis

On November 27, José Antonio Meade threw his hat into the ring. Can he beat Andrés Manuel López Obrador—and a whole host of other contenders? ... Read More

Honduras Update: A Surprise (Partial) Result in the Presidential Vote

Monday, November 27, 2017  |  Carin Zissis

Polls indicated incumbent Juan Orlando Hernández’s reelection, but corruption concerns appear to have given a leg up to former sportscaster Salvador Nasralla. ... Read More