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In 2021, nine countries in Latin America hold elections—five of them presidential contests—while reeling from the pandemic's devastating impact. AS/COA tracks these elections through articles, poll updates, podcasts, and more.
Ecuador: February 7, April 11 presidential runoff
El Salvador: February 28
Chile: April 11—local elections and constitutional delegates, May 9 gubernatorial runoff; November 21—general election, December 19 presidential runoff
Peru: April 11, June 6 presidential runoff
Mexico: June 6
Argentina: August 8 primaries, October 24 general election
Paraguay: October 10
Nicaragua: November 7
Honduras: November 27
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In 2019, Nayib Bukele upended Salvadoran politics, winning the presidency with his populist message. Now, a midterm gives him the chance to consolidate power.
El Faro’s Nelson Rauda covers the Biden administration’s approach to El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala ahead of 2021 elections in two of those countries.
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With an environmentalist message, Yaku Pérez has become the dark horse candidate in Ecuador's presidential race.
Familiar faces loom over a crowded field of presidential hopefuls.
Amid coronavirus and economic concerns, Ecuadorans pick a new legislature and hold a first-round presidential vote February 7.
Nine Latin American countries hold elections this year, with five—Chile, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru—selecting presidents.
After last year's impeachment turmoil, Peruvians will likely choose one of these candidates as their next leader.
Ecuadorians will face starkly different options when they vote for president in February.
Andrés Manuel López Obrador has maintained his popularity throughout the pandemic. As Mexico preps for June 2021 midterms, here’s how his approval looks over time.