Contributions from Holly K. Sonneland
Guatemala Update: Poll Gives Morales Big Lead in Presidential Race
The former comedian’s positioning as an outsider is proving tough for Sandra Torres to beat, both in the polls and in debates.
Colombia Update: Gallup Poll Suggests Frontrunner in Bogota Mayoral Race
Enrique Peñalosa has a comfortable nine-point lead per Gallup going into the October 25 race for Colombia’s second-most powerful position.
Colombia Update: Government and FARC Take Two Big Steps toward Peace
The two sides reached a key agreement on transitional justice and set a deadline to sign a final peace accord: March 23, 2016.