REACTION: José Raúl Mulino Wins Panama’s Presidency
The former security minister and running mate of Ricardo Martinelli won with more than 34% of the vote. Analysts share what this means for Panama’s politics and economy.
REACTION: Bukele Gets Election Boost for Second Term
Bukele’s party expanded its supermajority in El Salvador’s election, shaped by unprecedented reforms and court rulings.
REACTION: Chile Rejects Second Constitutional Rewrite
The nation is the world’s first to turn down two consecutive constitutional proposals. The 1980 charter remains in place.
REACTION: Javier Milei Wins Argentina’s Presidency
The libertarian lawmaker finished 11 points ahead of economy minister Sergio Massa. Experts analyze what happened and what’s next for the country.
REACTION: Massa Takes First Place in Argentina, Heads to Runoff With Milei
The economy minister surpassed expectations, while the libertarian failed to improve on his August performance.
REACTION: Daniel Noboa Wins Presidency in Ecuador
Noboa will lead the country through May 2025 amid rising violence and economic uncertainty.
REACTION: Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala
Analysts describe challenges ahead after a momentous victory for an anti-corruption candidate promising change.
REACTION: González, Noboa to Square off in Ecuador’s Presidential Runoff
Analysts react to the surprise result from the first round of the presidential election.
REACTION: Javier Milei Surprises in Argentina Primary Election
Analysts react to primary elections, which saw a surge for the libertarian outsider and a victory for Patricia Bullrich over Horacio Rodríguez Larreta.
REACTION: Ecuador Presidential Candidate Assassinated
The unprecedented killing of Fernando Villavicencio, an outspoken critic of corruption and organized crime, has shaken the country ahead of elections on August 20.
REACTION: Guatemala’s Surprising Runoff
Front-runner Sandra Torres will face unexpected second-place finisher Bernardo Arévalo on August 20.
REACTION: Ecuador’s Lasso Dissolves Congress
President Lasso invoked a never-before-used mechanism as his impeachment trial progressed.
REACTION: Petro’s Cabinet Purge: Ocampo Out
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has asked his entire Cabinet to resign as his administration faces its most serious ministerial crisis to date.
REACTION: Nicaragua’s Prisoner Release
In a surprise move, Nicaragua released over 200 people, sending them to the U.S.
REACTION: Chile’s New Constitutional Roadmap
Congress approved a plan to draft a constitution in 2023.
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