The struggle between President Arce and Evo Morales for control of the MAS party is consuming national politics and jeopardizing the economy.

"There's a lot at stake bilaterally in many aspects," said AS/COA's Carin Zissis to Noticias Telemundo for Axios. 

Beyond the presidential race, contests for nine governorships and Congress will shape the nation’s political future.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Xóchitl Gálvez, and Jorge Álvarez Máynez are competing for the presidency. See polls ahead of the June 2, 2024 election.

A negotiated settlement between Chavismo and the opposition is the key to a successful election and democratic transition.

Guillermo Francos steps in to advance the economic agenda through Congress and help manage the government as the president focuses on international engagements.

"En México es normal ahora ver a mujeres en posiciones de liderazgo" en la política, dice la editora en jefe de AS/COA Online al medio estadounidense.