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Peru's Election: Too Close to Call
Peru went to the polls on Sunday for its presidential runoff and woke up on Monday with a technical tie between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez.
Kast's Cuenta Pública: Between Ambitions & Reality
Three months into his mandate, President Kast arrived at the Congreso Nacional in Valparaíso facing an uncomfortable backdrop: four consecutive months of economic contraction, unemployment at 9.1%, and a government that had struggled to project a clear governing line since taking office in March.
Colombia’s Energy Elections
Colombia votes on May 31 with a question that goes beyond the usual electoral calculus. Four years of Gustavo Petro's presidency have produced a recognisable paradox: a government that delivered on its social promises while simultaneously undermining the fiscal base that funded them.
Understanding Bolivia's Crisis
Bolivia is in the midst of a significant social crisis that is a convergence of three distinct pressures: a decade-long structural deterioration of hydrocarbon revenues, a reform programme that has accelerated the cost of adjustment, and the lasting influence of former President Evo Morales over the country's politics.
Argentina: A Tale of Two Economies
Argentina’s macro recovery seems to be benefiting only the export sectors and has yet to impact internal dynamics.
Life After Maduro: Venezuela’s Economic Re-opening
The IMF has resumed relations with Venezuela after a seven-year freeze, as energy majors sign new deals and airlines restore flights. But the political transition lags behind.
Three Elections, One Region: Latin America's 2026 Political Calendar
Between April and October 2026, three of Latin America's most important economies will elect new presidents.
Au Chili, la victoire de Kast représente un tournant conservateur majeur
La victoire de José Antonio Kast à l'élection présidentielle chilienne marque un tournant conservateur significatif pour le pays.
Venezuela : entre espoir démocratique et risque d’escalade
La crise vénézuélienne revient sur le devant de la scène
Argentine : victoire décisive pour Milei aux législatives
Le président argentin sort renforcé de ce scrutin
Bolivie : victoire historique de Rodrigo Paz à l’élection présidentielle
Rodrigo Paz a remporté l’élection présidentielle en Bolivie