![Bolivia's President Luis Arce greets supporters upon his arrival at the 10th congress of the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party in El Alto, Bolivia, on May 3, 2024.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Luis-Arce-Congress-300x193.jpg)
In Bolivia, an “Intense” Battle Between Arce and Morales
The struggle between President Arce and Evo Morales for control of the MAS party is consuming national politics and jeopardizing the economy.
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Three Things to Watch in Mexico’s Election
Beyond the presidential race, contests for nine governorships and Congress will shape the nation’s political future.
![Argentine President Javier Milei (L) accompanied by Argentina's Chief of Staff Nicolas Posse (C) and Argentina's Interior Minister Guillermo Francos (R) arrive to the Metropolitan Cathedral in Buenos Aires on May 25, 2024. Francos will assume as Argentina's Chief of Staff after the resignation of Nicolas Posse, Milei's government reported in a statement on the social network X. (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO / AFP) (Photo by LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images)](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Milei-Posse-Francos-300x197.jpg)
Javier Milei Tries Switching Managers
Guillermo Francos steps in to advance the economic agenda through Congress and help manage the government as the president focuses on international engagements.
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Political Guarantees for All Are Crucial to Venezuela’s Election
A negotiated settlement between Chavismo and the opposition is the key to a successful election and democratic transition.
![Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader speaks to supporters after the first results of the general elections. After cruising to reelection, Abinader now has choices to make.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-2153270532-300x200.jpg)
He Cruised to Reelection. Now Luis Abinader Has Choices to Make
The Dominican Republic’s president will weigh options for broader reforms and try to maintain momentum during his second term in office.
![Relatives of missing people participate in a demonstration on May 10 in Mexico City. In Mexico’s Election, the Search for the Missing Should Be Front and Center.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ZulverSantamaria-300x200.jpg)
In Mexico’s Election, the Search for the Missing Should Be Front and Center
Presidential candidates need to prioritize the country’s disappeared and the mothers searching for them.
![The public watches a presidential debate between Xochitl Galvez, Claudia Sheinbaum and Jorge Alvarez Maynez in Mexico City in April.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mexico-Debate-300x215.jpg)
Mexico’s Post-Election Fiscal Reality Check
Sheinbaum and Gálvez are downplaying the country’s budget peril, while Pemex’s current path is unsustainable.
![Haiti's new Transitional Presidential Council takes the reins of a new interim government to choose Haiti's prime minister and Cabinet and guide the country to elections in 2026.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Haiti-TPC-300x200.jpg)
Haiti’s Transition Council Is Off to a Rocky Start
Internal divisions have already created chaos, but the country’s new leadership still hopes to stabilize the security crisis.
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Guilherme Boulos Wants to Be the Brazilian Left’s Next Big Star
The activist turned lawmaker is running for mayor of São Paulo. Can he score a win for the left in an age of rising conservatism?
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Colombia’s Uncertainty Is Sinking Investment and More
Economic and political instability could spell trouble for growth. However, the government has a new chance to put the country back on track.
![José Raúl Mulino, the protege of President Ricardo Martinelli, won Panama's presidential elections and will be the next president.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mulino-Victory-300x200.jpg)
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.
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The Caribbean’s Economic Future Depends on Building Climate Resilience
Uniquely vulnerable to extreme weather, island nations are seeking funding for projects to drive development while boosting resilience.
![Claudia Ortiz is one of the few political opponents of El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Claudia-Ortiz-300x200.jpg)
The Lonely Life of El Salvador’s Opposition
Lawmaker Claudia Ortiz is leading the political dissent. Her recent campaign—and the ruling party’s attempts to defeat it—show what’s ahead for a backsliding democracy.
![A view of the Taiwan Strait, from the closest point in China to Taiwan’s main island, in Jan. 2024. China-Taiwan Tension, the Unseen Risk for Latin America](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Taiwan-Strait-300x200.jpg)
China-Taiwan Tension, the Unseen Risk for Latin America
The region is ill-prepared to confront the potential economic consequences of a conflict.
![President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa arrives at Carondelet Palace in Quito.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/GettyImages-1730496902-300x200.jpg)
Now Empowered, Noboa Can Still Avoid Authoritarian Drift
Ecuador’s president gained a resounding endorsement for “mano dura” policies against organized crime in Sunday’s referendum. A delicate democratic balance is at stake.