2026 Presidential Elections in Latin America: A Preview
Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru plan to elect presidents in 2026. Learn about candidates and issues in each country.
Maduro’s Fall May Shape Colombia’s Election
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Ricardo Ávila
Volatile relationships with Washington and Caracas are crucial wild cards in the upcoming presidential race.
Approval Tracker: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum
How do Mexicans view their first presidenta and her government’s handling of major issues?
Maduro’s Miscalculations Are a Cautionary Tale for Rodríguez
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José Enrique Arrioja
Venezuela’s interim president faces an existential balancing act: cooperating with the Trump administration while staying loyal to her base.
Venezuela: The Post-Maduro Oil, Gas and Mining Outlook
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Luisa Palacios
The country could see a relatively rapid recovery of some oil production, depending on the leadership that emerges.
REACTION: Trump Says U.S. Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
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AQ Editors
The historic military operation raises numerous questions about what’s next for Venezuela, and for U.S. relations with Latin America as a whole.
LatAm in Focus: Latin America in the Spotlight in 2026
Past guests rejoin us to share what to watch in the year ahead. Plus, the OAS’ Gerardo de Icaza covers polarization’s impact on elections.