Polls show President Juan Orlando Hernández could win a second term on November 26 in a country where the issue of reelection sparked turmoil eight years ago.

Polls got it wrong and all eyes are on which way losing candidates’ votes will go when Alejandro Guillier and Sebastian Piñera compete in a December 17 runoff.  

A surprise in Sunday’s first-round presidential election suggests Chile isn’t immune to Latin America’s anti-establishment mood.

Latin Americans will vote for nine new presidents in two years, along with more than 2,900 legislators.

Despite NAFTA negotiations and the governing party’s focus on jobs, it is the fight against impunity that will define Mexico’s presidential election.

Maduro’s calls for restructuring may be disingenuous – or the government could indeed have a plan for its debt.

Sebastián Piñera will likely win the November 19 vote, but turnout will be key for his rival to stand a chance in the runoff, says political scientist Patricio Navia.