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3 Things to Know ahead of Guatemala's Presidential Runoff

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 | Paola Nagovitch

Sandra Torres and Alejandro Giammattei will face off in an August 11 runoff with an expected low voter turnout and amid an immigration deal with Washington. ... Read More

Poll Update: Guatemala's 2019 Presidential Runoff

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 | Paola Nagovitch

Alejandro Giammattei leads Sandra Torres in polling ahead of the August 11 runoff to replace Jimmy Morales. ... Read More

The Newcomers Shaking Up Uruguay's Election

Thursday, August 1, 2019 | AQ Web Exclusive

A host of new faces and parties are adding uncertainty to this year’s presidential race. ... Read More

Venezuelan soldiers on the Tienditas Bridge. (AP)

Timeline: Venezuela's Political Standoff

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 | Holly K. Sonneland

We track the crisis in Venezuela as interim President Juan Guaidó and his allies seek to replace Nicolás Maduro’s regime. ... Read More

Three Reasons Argentina’s Primary Matters

Monday, July 29, 2019 | AQ Web Exclusive

Argentina’s presidential candidates are already set. But the upcoming PASO could still have a big impact on the race. ... Read More

What’s Ahead for Brazil and Its Pension Reform

Monday, July 29, 2019 | AQ Web Exclusive

Despite a difficult political environment, Congress is delivering a historical turn for the country. ... Read More

VOA: Eric Farnsworth, "This Is No Longer Just a Venezuela Crisis, It Is Now a Regional Crisis"

Friday, July 26, 2019

"To have the once wealthiest nation in the region become a basket case is a huge tragedy," AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth told Voice of America.

VOA: Eric Farnsworth, "This Is No Longer Just a Venezuela Crisis, It Is Now a Regional Crisis"

Friday, July 26, 2019 | Voice of America's Encounter

"To have the once wealthiest nation in the region become a basket case is a huge tragedy," AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth told Voice of America. ... Read More