With Luis Abinader’s likely reelection on May 19, Temple University’s Rosario Espinal explains why the Dominican Republic bucks regional political trends.

Despite recession and inflation, Milei has maintained his popularity. The reason for that lies in part in a lack of alternatives.

The center-left president has made small gains in his first 100 days in office, though slow progress is setting off alarm bells among supporters.

What to expect from Latin America’s largest economy in 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum’s win in June is not inevitable, and the race could bring an unexpected post-vote scenario.

The former president’s proxy candidate, José Raúl Mulino, leads the polls ahead of the May 5 vote.

The July 28 vote may hinge on how Machado and Rosales resolve their differences. Otherwise, regime-controlled institutions will most likely dictate the outcome.