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Uruguay’s Answer to Bukele Takes Shape

President Yamandú Orsi aims to show how the left can fight crime while upholding civil liberties.

With final results pending, the leftist ruling party appears defeated, and two conservative candidates seem headed for a photo finish.

São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.

Amid growing polarization, all sides fear the November 30 vote will be contentious, an expert writes.

As the UN climate summit in Brazil winds down, one attendee looks at its lasting effects for the region.

After six years of political turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about the road ahead.

The agreements are potentially historic – but some countries have been left out, and a Supreme Court challenge looms.

Jeannette Jara and José Antonio Kast will face off in the December 14 presidential runoff.

A Communist and a right-wing candidate will compete in the second round on December 14.

Maduro’s repression is escalating alongside unprecedented U.S. military activity. The situation on the ground shows two likely paths forward.

Recent killings in Michoacán are pressing the government to redefine its security strategy.

Challenges await President Rodrigo Paz as he reinserts Bolivia into the international arena.

The country is experiencing an unprecedented security crisis ahead of the February 2026 election.

Governance is being questioned across the region amid interconnected security and economic challenges.

Previous transitions out of dictatorships in Brazil and Chile may provide a roadmap if U.S. pressure prompts Venezuelan generals to act.