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 nation’s Congress voted to oust José Jerí, underscoring the instability that will shape the first round of general elections on April 12.
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Haiti, and Peru plan to elect presidents in 2026. Learn about candidates and issues in each country.
In this conversation, the artists discuss their work with the Americas Society archive and explain what visitors can expect to see in our gallery
Top officials from Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, and Peru visited our Washington Office to share their countries' economic prospects with COA members.
Boluarte was removed amid surging crime and José Jerí, formerly President of Congress, was sworn in to complete her term ending in July 2026.