Centrist politicians appeared to have learned lessons from 2018. But ahead of elections in May, unity – and success – look increasingly unlikely.
Democracy & Elections
Does the Colombian Center Stand a Chance?
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Theodore Kahn, Silvana Amaya
Poll Update: Colombia’s Presidential Race ahead of March Vote
Three primary-like votes will eliminate more than half of a large, unwieldy presidential field.
The U.S. Urges Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro to Defend Democracy in Meeting with Putin
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Nora Gámez Torres
"It’s a setback to have Latin American leaders going to Moscow in the run-up to a potential war," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to Miami Herald.
LatAm in Focus: The Elections of Colombia’s Discontent
Ahead of March’s presidential primaries and legislative elections, Albright Stonebridge Group’s Muni Jensen previews what’s at stake for the country’s democracy.
Costa Rica’s Election: A Bad Day for Incumbents, but Some Hope Ahead
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Patricio Navia, Lucas Perelló
The next president will have an opportunity to be a true leader in Central America.
Costa Rica's Election Moves On to Runoff amid Low Turnout
Economist Rodrigo Chaves outperformed polls to place second and secure a spot against former President José María Figueres in the April 3 runoff.
Eric Farnsworth on VOA: Preview of the Summit of the Americas
"There is a lot at stake," said Farnsworth about the Summit of the Americas, to be held in Los Angeles, California.