Brazil's far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro was less than 5 points away from winning the first round. He'll face Fernando Haddad, the left's stand-in for ex-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on October 28.
Hemispheric Updates
Brazil Election: It's Bolsonaro vs. Haddad in the Presidential Runoff
In Mexico, Four Items on AMLO's Transition Agenda
Three months since his electoral win, Mexican President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador is already taking on violence, education, U.S. relations, and a massive airport project.
Brazil's Elections: Social Media and the Gender Divide
Social media is driving the conversation—and a wedge between genders—in this year's presidential vote.
Brazil's Gubernatorial and Legislative Races-and What Worries Voters Most
On October 7, Brazilians will elect 27 governors and 567 members of Congress. We look at those competitions and top voter issues.
When Are Leaders from the Americas Speaking at the 73rd UN General Assembly?
Several leaders inaugurated in 2018 will be addressing the body for the first time.
Central America Caught in China-Taiwan Diplomatic Tussle
El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and Panama all switched recognition from Taipei to Beijing in a span of 14 months, and Washington is not pleased.
U.S. and Mexico Come to a NAFTA Agreement
The two countries announced a preliminary deal on August 27, raising questions about Canada’s role.