REACTION: Peru Braces for a Polarizing Fujimori-Sánchez Runoff
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez appear headed to a high-stakes runoff on June 7 after the first-round vote indicated critical new dynamics.
Why Lula Is Struggling
Brazil’s October election now looks like a coin-flip, writes AQ’s editor-in-chief.
In Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz Faces an Electoral Stress Test
The March 22 subnational elections are a critical bellwether of support for the president in Bolivia’s shifting political landscape.
Colombia: Meet the Candidates 2026
Violence and corruption top voter concerns ahead of the first round of presidential elections on May 31.
Peru: Meet the Candidates 2026
Rising crime rates and protracted political instability topped voter concerns ahead of the April 12 first-round vote. All seats in Congress were also up for election.
Peru’s Political Instability Enters a New Chapter Under Balcázar
José María Balcázar is tasked with ensuring a smooth government transition on July 28, an expert writes.
Colombia’s Bukele? Abelardo De La Espriella Surges Ahead
The right-wing frontrunner in Colombia’s election tells AQ he’s an “odd fish, but not a dangerous one,” and addresses questions about his past.
Costa Rica: Meet the Candidates 2026
Public security tops voters’ concerns ahead of the February 1 election.
Tarcísio: Will He or Won’t He?
São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas, a right-wing Wall Street darling, seems close to deciding on a 2026 run for president.
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