While some fear that Alberto Fernández’s victory means a return to the populist and fiscally irresponsible policies of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, the country’s current political and economic state will likely force the new president to take a moderate course.

Following the runoff election on November 24, Uruguay will face the challenge of remaining one of the strongest democracies in Latin America. This will be a shared responsibility between the winner and the losing party.

Sunday’s presidential elections in Argentina and Uruguay proved democracy is still well and alive in a region where protests are raging, but revealed an anti-incumbent mood in the electorate.

The increase in the subway fare in Chile triggered nation-wide protests, but the price hike was the last straw in a series of events that have left Chileans burdened and weary in their everyday lives.

As Haiti enters its fourth week of protests, demonstrators call for President Jovenel Moïse’s resignation. But will that help end the country’s deepening crisis?

Bolivian President Evo Morales comfortably won the last three presidential elections; a fourth election victory may not be as easy.