Recent moves by Daniel Ortega have the opposition and observers crying foul, though the Sandinista president remains popular.
Hemispheric Updates
Update: Five Things to Know ahead of Nicaragua's General Elections
Peru Update: Meet the PPK Administration
Peru’s new governing technocrats will need to do some bridge building with Congress.
Four Things to Know about the Latino Vote
A look at how Hispanics voted in U.S. primaries offers lessons for the 2016 general election.
Update: With Ceasefire Deal, Colombia on Verge of Peace with FARC
The June 23 announcement was historic, but there is still work to be done.
Update: Venezuela and the OAS at Odds
Ahead of a June 23 meeting in DC, Secretary General Luis Almagro must figure out how to rally support in the face of recent setbacks.
Brazil Update: One Month into a Michel Temer Government
What steps has Brazil’s interim government taken on the budget, social spending, and foreign policy?
Peru Update: Kuczynski Holds Slight Lead over Fujimori with Expat Results Pending
Officials said it could take until June 12 to tally ballots from abroad in the June 5 presidential vote. We take a look at what will be on the next president’s agenda.