Update: Colombian Presidential Race Comes into Focus

Tuesday, March 13, 2018  |  Holly K. Sonneland

Recent legislative elections gave much-needed definition to a crowded field ahead of the May 27 first-round vote. ... Read More

Update: 5 Things to Know about El Salvador's Elections

Wednesday, February 28, 2018  |  Julia d'Amours

Polls suggest the main conservative party will pick up a larger portion of seats in March 4 legislative and municipal elections. ... Read More

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