Grading AMLO’s First Six Months as President
Reading Time: 6 minutes
A two-part essay on why, despite serious missteps, there’s cause to be optimistic about Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s presidency.
Democracy & Elections
Showdown in Peru: What’s Next for Vizcarra’s Anti-Corruption Drive?
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Peru’s president has scored a victory, but his quest to clean up politics is far from over.
How the National Guard Debate Roused AMLO’s Opposition in Congress
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Legislator Martha Tagle speaks to AQ about security in Mexico and the art of the deal in the AMLO era.
Venezuela’s Transition Is Stalled, Not Derailed
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Far from a victory, opposition uprisings in Venezuela show how fragile the government’s position really is.
Brazil’s AOC: Tabata Amaral Has Brasília Out of Its Comfort Zone
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A young leader making waves in Brazil’s Congress – rattling the right and the left.
Venezuela Isn’t Ready for Elections. The UN Could Help Change That.
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International actors can help Venezuela prepare for the day when free and fair elections are a reality.
Three Lessons From the Petro-Uribe Spat
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Colombia’s senate floor is the backdrop for a duel between the former president and the opposition leader. That is good news.
A Year After Protests, Ortega’s Crackdown on the Media Continues
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A Nicaraguan journalist in exile writes on the need to support press freedom in his country and beyond.
Elections 2019: Five Things to Know About Panama’s May 5 Vote
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Corruption has taken center-stage in Panama’s first presidential election since the release of the Panama Papers.
How Bolsonaro’s Rivalry with His Vice President Is Shaping Brazilian Politics
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With the opposition in disarray, Hamilton Mourão has become Bolsonaro’s top opponent.
Meet the Candidates: Uruguay
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Uruguay’s ruling coalition goes for a fourth consecutive term in a campaign marked by a debate over rising crime.
Meet the Candidates: Panama
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Ending corruption is top on voters’ minds in Panama, but they’re split over who offers the most credible promise of change.
Meet the Candidates: Bolivia
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In his controversial push for a fourth term, Evo Morales faces another former president.
Bolsonaro’s Evangelical Support Is Falling. Why?
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After 100 days in office, the president’s halo seems to be cracking in the eyes of some of his most loyal followers.
Can Cristina Kirchner Win? 3 Questions About Her Future.
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The former president’s legal troubles are one potential obstacle to a comeback. Plus, she might not even run.
