Brazil's Gubernatorial and Legislative Races—and What Worries Voters Most

Friday, September 28, 2018  |  Elizabeth Gonzalez and Brian Harper

On October 7, Brazilians will elect 27 governors and 567 members of Congress. We look at those competitions and top voter issues.  ... Read More

When Are Leaders from the Americas Speaking at the 73rd UN General Assembly?

Monday, September 24, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Several leaders inaugurated in 2018 will be addressing the body for the first time. ... Read More

Central America Caught in China-Taiwan Diplomatic Tussle

Tuesday, September 11, 2018  |  Carin Zissis

El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and Panama all switched recognition from Taipei to Beijing in a span of 14 months, and Washington is not pleased.  ... Read More

U.S. and Mexico Come to a NAFTA Agreement

Monday, August 27, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland and Carin Zissis

The two countries announced a preliminary deal on August 27, raising questions about Canada’s role. ... Read More

Costa Rica Update: Carlos Alvarado's First 100 Days

Wednesday, August 15, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Issues that defined the presidential campaign remain front and center in the national dialogue. ... Read More

Venezuela Update: 10 Ways Maduro Could Leave Office 

Thursday, August 9, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

There’s an easy way and a hard way for the Venezuelan president to go—and lots of ways in between. ... Read More

Colombia Update: New Cabinet, Familiar Faces

Thursday, July 26, 2018  |  Brian Harper

Incoming President Iván Duque’s team features a mix of veterans and relative newcomers.  ... Read More

Peru Update: Vizcarra's First 100 Days in Office

Tuesday, July 10, 2018  |  Brian Harper

Martín Vizcarra set broad goals when he found himself unexpectedly taking over the reins from Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Is he on track to achieve them? ... Read More

Update: Measuring Outcomes in Mexico's Gubernatorial Races

Thursday, July 5, 2018  |  Samuel Fleming-Dresser

Nine of Mexico's states held races for their top posts. The governing PRI lost all of them. ... Read More