After many countries saw progressive victories on abortion and other issues, a conservative backlash is gaining strength in the region.
Democracy & Elections
Did Latin America’s Progressives Become Too “Woke”?
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Andrea Moncada
Ecuador: Meet the Candidates
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AQ Editors
Ecuadorians will vote for president on August 20 in an unprecedented snap election.
Democracy Dialogues: Guatemalan Elections and the State of Democracy in Central America
Eric L. Olson discussed corruption and democratic backsliding facing Central America.
A Crucial Trial For Brazil’s Right—and Democracy
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Guilherme Casarões
The electoral court may strip former President Jair Bolsonaro of political rights for eight years.
AQ Podcast: The Ups And Downs Of Lula’s First Six Months
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AQ Online
Political analyst Thomas Traumann on the challenges of Lula 3 and why economic performance has been a lifeline
Seven Decades After Guatemala Coup, Bernardo Arévalo Sees a Dramatic Rise
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Will Freeman
The son of a trailblazing president will face a powerful political establishment in a runoff election.
Who Will Mexico's Ruling Party Tap as Its Candidate?
With AMLO, the Teflon president, at the helm, Morena’s candidate will be hard to beat in the 2024 vote, AS/COA's Carin Zissis told Latin America Advisor.