Guyana’s troubled election epitomizes the immense pressure the political system is under since a series of offshore oil discoveries turned one of Latin America’s poorest countries into an oil exporter overnight.

Sunday’s poll confirmed the fragmentation of Peruvian politics and an anti-establishment mood among voters.

With a six percent approval rating, Piñera will struggle to lead Chile through uncertain times.

The Caribbean has a challenging year ahead on the electoral front as voters are set to head to the polls in seven countries.

The mandate of the Support Mission Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (MACCIH)—the country’s weak but mildly successful anti-graft commission—is set to expire on January 19. Two scenarios emerge, none will result in the strengthening of the MACCIH.