The OAS Democratic Charter remains a worthy bulwark against authoritarianism in the hemisphere.
Democracy & Elections
Why a Shield for Democracy in the Americas is Under Strain
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Thomas Legler
Support for Democracy—but also Strongmen—Is Rising in Latin America
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Noam Lupu
For the first time in a generation, democracy is considered the best form of government. At the same time, China is now more trusted than the U.S.
Poll Tracker: Brazil’s 2026 Presidential Election
Lula is seeking a fourth term as Flávio Bolsonaro attempts to avenge his ex-president father. The first round is October 4.
Approval Tracker: Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum
Two years in, how do Mexicans view their president and her government’s handling of major issues?
The Battle for Brazil’s Swing Voters: Women
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Thomas Traumann
The Bolsonaro family has struggled with women voters, but inflation and other pocketbook issues may give them an opening now.
The High-Stakes Threats to Latin American Democracy
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Kevin Casas-Zamora
Latin America’s impressive progress on electoral democracy, perhaps its most important achievement of recent decades, could soon be rolled back.
Bolivia’s Post-MAS Transition Is at Risk
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Eduardo A. Gamarra
Institutional weakness is threatening to plunge the country into instability.