Guatemala Update: Another Poll, Another Big Lead for Morales
The ex-comedian [or “political outsider”] joined the race late, but polls give him a formidable lead ahead of Sunday’s runoff vote.
U.S. Election Update: The Immigration Question in the First Democratic Debate
The presidential candidates gave their views on education and health care for undocumented immigrants.
Poll Update: Where the Democratic Candidates Place ahead of First Debate
Pollsters are including the as-of-yet-unannounced U.S. Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the nomination.
Guatemala Update: Poll Gives Morales Big Lead in Presidential Race
The former comedian’s positioning as an outsider is proving tough for Sandra Torres to beat, both in the polls and in debates.
Colombia Update: Gallup Poll Suggests Frontrunner in Bogota Mayoral Race
Enrique Peñalosa has a comfortable nine-point lead per Gallup going into the October 25 race for Colombia’s second-most powerful position.
Brazil Update: Rousseff Aims to Sustain Coalition Amid Cabinet Shake-Up
The president announced cuts in her own salary and the number of ministries as she seeks to push austerity measures through a divided Congress.
Colombia Update: Government and FARC Take Two Big Steps toward Peace
The two sides reached a key agreement on transitional justice and set a deadline to sign a final peace accord: March 23, 2016.