A Puzzle Awaits Colombia’s Next President – and Washington
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Soaring coca cultivation and a troubled peace deal will demand attention, but most voters are worried about other priorities.
Democracy & Elections
A Shaky Debate Won’t Trouble López Obrador. It Might Even Help Him.
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The Mexican frontrunner’s debate performances may simply be brandishing his anti-establishment bona-fides with voters.
Sadly, Foreign Pressure Won’t Be Enough to Dislodge Maduro
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To trigger a transition, the government’s beleaguered opponents will likely need to turn up the pressure.
Watch: AQ’s Expert Panel on Rebuilding Venezuela
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Tune in at 6 p.m ET for a live webcast as AQ’s panel of experts discuss Venezuela’s political and economic outlook – and what’s next for the country.
After PPK, Peru’s Left Struggles to Make Its Case
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Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s resignation has given leftists an opportunity in Peru. But recent history suggests an uphill climb to power.
Thanks, But Goodbye: Why Many of Evo Morales’ Supporters Want Him to Move On
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El Alto, Bolivia, was key to Evo Morales’ rise, and thrived during his three terms in office. Why is it turning against the president as he campaigns for a fourth?
Five Takeaways from Paraguay’s Presidential Election
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The ruling party held the presidency, but a close race and poor turnout suggest challenges ahead.
How Much Change Will Cuba’s New President Bring?
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Raúl Castro will hand off the presidency – likely to his vice-president Miguel Díaz-Canel – leaving Cubans to speculate on the true impact of the shift.
Latin America’s First Election of 2018 Was… Normal
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Costa Rica’s result may yield clues for upcoming votes in Brazil, Mexico and elsewhere.
Venezuela’s Elections Will Surely Be Rigged. So Why Run?
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Henri Falcón’s candidacy in May’s election could be aimed more at opposition politics than defeating Nicolás Maduro.
Five Takeaways from Colombia’s March 11 Elections
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Colombia’s presidential race takes shape after congressional and primary voting.
Michelle Bachelet’s Underappreciated Legacy in Chile
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Chile’s President Bachelet leaves office after a second term widely seen as disappointing. But her influence was more transformative than many recognize.
Latin America’s Angry Outsiders
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In this new issue of AQ, we preview the region’s 2018 elections – and explain why anti-establishment nationalists are rising in the polls.
Why Peru’s Presidents Are Set Up to Fail
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Pedro Pablo Kuczynski’s travails point to deeper problems within Peru’s democracy.
