Several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have contributed to the possible return of populism in Bolivia. What implications does this have for the Latin America and the country’s relations with the United States?
Bolivia: A pivotal moment for Populism and the pandemic response
By Evan Ellis / 
Democracy & Elections
Will elections in the Dominican Republic end over a decade of Dominican Liberation Party rule?
By Lucas Perelló / 
After more than a decade in power, profound divisions within the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) point to a change in government.
Democracy & Elections
Haiti 2020: A long hot summer
By Georges Fauriol /
This will be a long summer for Haiti. Three baskets of overlapping crisis points, if merged, will lead to the proverbial “perfect storm.”
Brazil and the Southern Cone
Webinar: Latin America reflects on US in time of crisis
Global Americans and the Canadian Council for the Americas presents a webinar to reflect on the recent events happening in the United States.
Central America
Presidential authoritarianism: A threat to the health of democracy
By Juan Carlos Sánchez /
Throughout its history, El Salvador has had to fight authoritarian regimes more than once. President Nayib Bukele promised to be different, but his actions are proving to be just as big a threat to the country’s democracy.
Democracy & Elections
Transitional justice and the Democratic Transition Framework for Venezuela
By Ofelia Riquezes & Frank O. Mora /
Without the proper judicial and prosecutorial reforms, the transitional justice provisions included in the U.S.’s transition framework for Venezuela will prove ineffective and worse, erode confidence in the possibilities of justice.
Democracy & Elections
In Bolivia, a contested race to choose Morales’ successor
By Lucas Perelló /
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Authorities in Bolivia have postponed general elections until further notice amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The presidential contest has turned into a three-way race.
Central America
What the Democratic presidential candidates are saying about Latin America (an ongoing series)
With two democratic presidential candidates remaining, more focus needs to be put on how they look to engage Latin America and the Caribbean.
Brazil and the Southern Cone
Election week in Latin America, will they bring out chaos or change?
By Jimena Galindo and Victoria Gaytan /
Elections in five countries last week are changing the political landscape of the region. Will these new governments bring about positive change or feed into the chaos spreading across Latin America?
Democracy & Elections
AMLO: Transforming politics at democracy’s cost
By Patricio Provitina /
AMLO’s attempts to turn MORENA into the country’s dominant political force and his own populist governing style is concentrating power in the executive branch and threatening Mexico’s young democracy. A year after historic elections, was this the political change voters had in mind?
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