Rising crime rates and protracted political instability top voter concerns ahead of the April 12 first-round vote. All seats in Congress are also up for election.

The election of Laura Fernández extends Costa Rica’s populist experiment. Its democracy will weather it, for now, two experts write.

José María Balcázar is tasked with ensuring a smooth government transition on July 28, an expert writes.

The nation’s Congress voted to oust José Jerí, underscoring the instability that will shape the first round of general elections on April 12.

A middle-power vision calls for a broader inter-American dialogue. Will it resonate with Latin American countries?

Journalist Alex González Ormerod and historian Gema Kloppe-Santamaría cover why Mexico hasn’t joined Latin America’s rightward tilt and what could change.

The right-wing frontrunner in Colombia’s election tells AQ he’s an “odd fish, but not a dangerous one,” and addresses questions about his past.