Democracy in Latin America Archives

The President Who Almost Wasn’t

Guatemala’s Bernardo Arévalo was nearly prevented from taking office. Now, can his drive to reform the country succeed?

El Presidente que casi no lo fue

El presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, estuvo a punto de ser impedido de asumir el cargo. ¿Podrá prosperar ahora su iniciativa de reformar el país?

Imagining a Centrist Revival in Latin America

Overcoming today’s extreme polarization is no easy task. But a more results-focused politics is necessary, the authors argue.

SANTA ELENA, ECUADOR - OCTOBER 15: Newly elected President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa of Acción Nacional Democrática coalition (R) speaks next to his wife Lavinia Valbonesi (L) after winning the presidential runoff at Olon coast on October 15, 2023 in Santa Elena, Ecuador. According to official results, Daniel Noboa of Accion Democratica Nacional has 52,28% of the votes and Luisa Gonzalez of Revolucion Ciudadana has 47,72%, with 91,05 of the voting counted. Noboa will complete the 2021-2025 period after President Guillermo Lasso applied the "cross death" to dissolve parliament a call for early elections. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)

REACTION: Daniel Noboa Wins Presidency in Ecuador

Noboa will lead the country through May 2025 amid rising violence and economic uncertainty.

Bernardo Arévalo of the Movimiento Semilla party was elected president of Guatemala on Sunday August 20.

REACTION: Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala

Analysts describe challenges ahead after a momentous victory for an anti-corruption candidate promising change.

Luisa González, left, and Daniel Noboa, right, participate in Ecuador's August 13 presidential debate.

REACTION: González, Noboa to Square off in Ecuador’s Presidential Runoff

Analysts react to the surprise result from the first round of the presidential election.

NEW AQ: California Dreaming: Ambition Needed at Summit of the Americas

This June’s summit isn’t yet generating much enthusiasm. But there are several golden opportunities for cooperation, AQ highlights in this special report.

Nuevo en AQ: Sueños californianos: Se requiere ambición en la Cumbre de las Américas

La cumbre, prevista para el junio, no está suscitando mucho revuelo. Pero hay varias oportunidades excepcionales para fomentar la cooperación, destacadas por AQ en este informe especial.

Could Thelma Cabrera Become Guatemala’s Evo Morales?

A Maya Mam woman is seeking to organize the country’s indigenous people into a mass political force.

REACTION: What Bukele’s Power Grab Means for El Salvador

Members of civil society react to Congress’ firing of the attorney general and Supreme Court justices.

Coming Next to Latin America: Even More Political Fragmentation

Expect even more outsiders in years ahead.