Democracy & Elections Archives - Page 22 of 87

AQ Podcast: Gustavo Petro’s Challenging Moment

Petro is facing multiple crises. How will he react?

Boric walks to a meeting in Bangkok. Chile signed the TPP11 trade accrod in February 2023.

One Year On: Which Boric Presides Over Chile?

The former student activist has had to face the reality of governing — and securing the streets he once marched on.

President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela speaks at a time of political transition.

A Bipartisan U.S. Approach On Venezuela Is Possible—and Necessary

Trump and Obama National Security Council appointees pitch a new strategy, together.

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega is sworn in with his wife and Vice President Rosario Murillo on Jan 10, 2022, after elections widely considered illegitimate.

Q&A: A “Sign of Weakness” in Nicaragua’s Prisoner Release

President Daniel Ortega’s wave of incarcerations may have unified the opposition.

The race to be the next mayor of Mexico City may provide a revealing window into future of Mexico's opposition.

Mexico’s “Other” Huge Election Is Heating Up

Running Mexico City is “like being a head of state,” and the race to be the capital’s next mayor may provide a revealing window into the opposition’s future.

AQ Podcast: Uruguay’s Lessons for the World

A Uruguayan journalist on how the country’s success story was built and why it is still far from perfect.

A university student in Managua, Nicaragua spraypaints a message demanding the release of Nicaragua's political prisoners.

REACTION: Nicaragua’s Prisoner Release

In a surprise move, Nicaragua released over 200 people, sending them to the U.S.

AQ Podcast: Ways Forward for the Amazon

A Brazilian security and development expert on political challenges ahead for the region, but also responsible investment opportunities.

Amid unrest in Peru, some protesters are calling for a new constitution.

Is This Peru’s “Constitutional Moment”?

Lacking channels to institutional politics, the country’s unrest won’t necessarily lead to wide-reaching change seen elsewhere.

The cover of Americas Quarterly's issue on Uruguay.

The Uruguay Issue

A Brazilian evangelical megachurch pastor and former President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil stand together on stage.

Explaining Evangelicalism’s Uneven Political Success

A new book sheds light on why evangelical Christianity has generated greater electoral power in some Latin American countries than in others.

How Mexico’s “Undefeated Caudillo” Met His End

Álvaro Obregón was victorious in the Mexican Revolution, but his lust for power left deep scars on the country’s politics.

O editor-chefe da Americas Quarterly passou uma semana em Montevidéu para explorar as muitas lições que o país oferece ao mundo.

O que o Uruguai pode nos ensinar

O país está longe de ser perfeito. Mas a democracia mais forte da América Latina oferece muitas lições, incluindo o valor de uma forte rede de segurança social, escreve o editor-chefe da AQ desde Montevidéu.

Uruguayan former Presidents Sanguinetti and Mujica along with current President Lacalle Pou stand together in a show of national solidarity with Brazil's new president.

This Photo Inspired Envy Throughout Latin America. What Made It Possible?

Uruguay’s politics weren’t always so civil. Its imperfect success story offers lessons for the rest of the world, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief from Montevideo.