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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: May 15–16 Constitutional Convention delegates, local, and gubernatorial elections; June 13 gubernatorial runoffs; November 21 general elections, December 19 presidential runoff
Peru: April 11 general elections, June 6 presidential runoff
Mexico: June 6
Argentina: August 8 primaries, October 24 general elections
Paraguay: October 10
Nicaragua: November 7
Honduras: November 27
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In tough times, Facundo Manes is signaling a bigger role for himself in Argentine society and politics.
The electorate’s apathy is giving way to antipathy as two of the most polarizing candidates move on to the June 6 runoff.
The president-elect has pitched a business-friendly economic vision but will have to work with a divided legislature.
In both countries, which hold elections on April 11, voters are divided and largely unenthused by traditional politics—but have few alternatives.
In the April 11 second-round vote, Andrés Arauz faces Guillermo Lasso. Youth, women, and disaffected voters may play decisive roles.
Criminal investigations and fears of fraud loom over this year’s presidential election.
The April 11 elections give wary voters a chance to pick new leaders amid both the pandemic and political tumult.
Although a presidential election is scheduled for November 7 in Nicaragua, it is unlikely to be free or fair.
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.
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.
Several presidential hopefuls have already thrown their hats in the ring for Chile’s November election.
Amid coronavirus and economic concerns, Ecuadorans pick a new legislature and hold a first-round presidential vote February 7.
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.
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.