Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara’s landslide victory is a blow to the traditional Chilean center-left and signals a more polarized general election.
Chile’s Left-Wing Primary Surprise
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Understanding Chile's 2025 Presidential Primary
Only one coalition—Unity for Chile—will decide its candidate for the general election in the June 29 contest.
AQ Podcast | BRICS and China’s Influence in Latin America
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AQ Online
What to expect from the summit in Brazil at a time of U.S.-China competition
AQ Podcast | Bukele’s Latest Crackdown
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AQ Online
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.
Mexico’s Judicial Election Is a Blow for Democracy
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Denise Dresser
The vote ends three decades of checks and balances, returning the nation to a competitive authoritarian regime.
José Enrique Arrioja on Venezuela's Regional Elections for the Latin America Advisor
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José Enrique Arrioja
Maduro's power paves the way for a constitutional reform that will alter the core of the country's political principles, says AQ's managing editor.
Six Facts to Understand Mexico's 2025 Judicial Elections
From candidate totals to voter turnout, learn about the country’s unprecedented election.