With the first-round vote slated for June 16, here’s a look at what’s at stake and who’s still in the running.
Explainers
Explainer: Guatemala's Presidential Election
Explainer: What Is Prosur?
With UNASUR fading, South American leaders created a new multilateral bloc in its wake.
Explainer: Latin American Visa Rules for U.S. Travelers
Changes in administration can affect tourist visa policies in the United States and abroad. Where do Latin American countries currently stand?
Explainer: A Who's Who of Panama's Presidential Candidates
Learn about the candidates’ positions on everything from constitutional reform to social security to agricultural production.
Explainer: What Is Colombia's Orange Economy?
Whereas commodities can be uncomfortably volatile, President Iván Duque is banking on the creative industries to undergird economic growth.
Explainer: Latin American Countries' Rising Trade with China
China is the top commercial partner for Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, and the U.S. trade dispute is further binding those ties.
Explainer: Bolsonaro, Brazil, and the Environment
Is Brazil’s environment in danger under Jair Bolsonaro?