A political science professor explains how voters are shopping around this year.

Vicky Dávila is a rising conservative
candidate in the 2026 presidential race.

What to expect as the 2026 elections approach amid increasing violence and a strained relationship with the U.S.

Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara’s landslide victory is a blow to the traditional Chilean center-left and signals a more polarized general election.

Only one coalition—Unity for Chile—will decide its candidate for the general election in the June 29 contest. 

What to expect from the summit in Brazil at a time of U.S.-China competition

Two recent arrests have raised fresh concerns about democracy in El Salvador. We discuss the implications of these detentions, Bukele’s popularity, and the country’s economic challenges.