Elecciones presidenciales

Latin America’s Political Shift: How Recent Elections Are Redefining the Region’s Future

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The right-wing surge in Colombia and Peru’s recent elections has fundamentally altered Latin America’s political map, consolidating conservative majorities in two of the region’s largest economies and sending shockwaves through progressive movements that had dominated the last decade. Colombia’s presidential runoff on June 29, 2024, delivered a decisive victory to Rodolfo Hernández of the League … Read more

2026 Colombian Presidential Election: Voting Venue Changes and Legal Controversies in the U.S.

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Colombian Senator Iván Cepeda has announced his intention to file a criminal complaint against Abelardo de la Espriella, a legal move that underscores rising political tensions as the country moves toward the 2026 presidential elections. Simultaneously, administrative disputes in South Florida are complicating voting access for the Colombian diaspora, as the City of Coral Gables … Read more

Colombia 2026 Elections: Cepeda and De la Espriella Clash Over Presidential Debate

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Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella have reached a political deadlock regarding the format of a potential debate during the 2026 Colombian presidential election cycle. Cepeda has rejected De la Espriella’s requirement to include vice-presidential candidates, insisting that the confrontation remain a direct, one-on-one engagement between the two primary political figures. The disagreement highlights … Read more

The Perpetual Candidate: Fermín Mestas’ 41-Year Journey with 12 Unsuccessful Election Bids

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The Peruvian Professor Who Has Run for Office 12 Times—and Never Won PUNO, Peru — In the high-altitude city of Puno, where the thin Andean air carries the weight of centuries-old traditions, Fermín Mestas Pacompía has spent more than four decades chasing an elusive dream: electoral victory. At 67, the university professor has become a … Read more

Chile Inaugurates Right-Wing President José Antonio Kast | Boric Leaves Office 2026

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Valparaíso, Chile – In a historic shift for the South American nation, José Antonio Kast, a figure representing Chile’s conservative right, was sworn in as President this Wednesday, succeeding Gabriel Boric, who concluded four years in office. The transfer of power took place at a ceremony held in the Chilean Senate in Valparaíso, approximately 120 … Read more

Chile’s New Conservative Shift: José Antonio Kast & the Legacy of Pinochet

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Santiago, Chile – Chile has entered a new political era with the inauguration of José Antonio Kast as president, marking the most conservative shift in the nation’s governance since the end of Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship in 1990. The election of Kast, a 60-year-old lawyer and founder of the Republican Party, signals a decisive turn … Read more