The Maduro administration worked hard to suppress opposition turnout in gubernatorial races on October 15 before claiming victory in 17 of 23 states, in defiance of polls.

Victor Herrera, former Mexico City office head for S&P’s Global Ratings, spells out what’s in store for Mexico—from elections to NAFTA talks.

“I suspect the government would use a defeat as a kind of victory — to try to push back against the evidence that it’s taking total power,” said AS/COA's Guillermo Zubillaga ahead of Venezuela's state-level elections.

From guerrilla to presidential candidate, Gustavo Petro's rise encapsulates the divisions, fears and hopes permeating Colombian politics today.

Given voter disillusionment with traditional politics, the country’s parties are rebranding to rebuild their influence. A year before general elections, we profile the parties. 

Even with the presidential field split, it will be a challenging path to victory for the leftist candidate.