President Evo Morales is transferring more authority to departments—even when the results have been politically uncomfortable.

After sweeping victories in December, lackluster gains in the April 4 elections may point to future troubles for the MAS party.

From October 2009 through October 2010, seven presidential races are taking place in Latin America, with elections in Uruguay, Honduras, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Brazil. AS/COA offers an interactive guide to the results thus far and poll figures for elections yet to come.

The Bolivian president will be faced with political and economic constraints that—if dealt with correctly—could propel him to being a leading figure of the Left.

President Evo Morales won December 6 elections by pulling in roughly 35 percent more votes than his top rival. Moreover, his Movement Toward Socialism political party gained control of the Senate to gain a congressional majority.

"Countries where democracy is weak...have proven, time and time again, to be the most likely portals through which unhelpful influences such as Iran are introduced into the region," explained COA's Vice President Eric Farnsorth in testimony to U.S. Congress.

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