Uruguayans chose José "Pepe" Mujica of the governing party as their next president in November 29 roundoff elections.The high approval ratings of the current administration likely gave an electoral boost to Mujica, a former guerilla who pledged to follow his predecessor's path and identified Brazil's president as his model.

"Fingers are crossed throughout the Americas for a speedy conclusion to the Honduran crisis. But Sunday's elections may not present the exit we all hope for," write AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini and AQ blogger Daniel Altschuler in The Huffington Post.

Less than two weeks before the Honduran elections, an AS/COA panel explored the aftermath of the June 28 overthrow of Manuel Zelaya, the role of Washington and the international community in the crisis, and the potential for transparency on election day.

As Chile prepares for its December 13 presidential election, this young candidate has shaken up the post-Pinochet pattern of two coalitions battling for the presidency.

Honduras found itself caught in an political stalemate after the June 28 overthrow of Manuel Zelaya. Explore a timeline of key dates in the months-long crisis.

Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo reshuffled his country's top military commanders last week, sparking concerns about whether he has a secure hold on his post. The former priest faces a challenge from the opposition-controlled legislature and a string of paternity suits.

Deposed leader Manuel Zelaya declared a U.S.-brokered accord “dead” after the de facto government announced a cabinet and declared the provisions of the deal accomplished. The latest events place Washington at the center of the long-running crisis.