News of run off

With selfies and squats, Brazil's Lula fights for one last comeback

20-10-2026 13:42 Lula, a defining figure in Brazilian politics over four decades, will have to overcome a first-round defeat if he is to gain another term in power.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

US, Latin American partners urge 'peaceful' transition in Colombia

11-07-2026 09:01 In addition to Washington, signatories included Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Colombia election 2026

Trump ally wins Colombia election, heralding pro-market turn

22-06-2026 18:40 Election of conservative lawyer heralds swing back to business-friendly and pro-US policies after four years of leftist rule under Gustavo Petro.

PERU ELECTION 2026

Candidates await result with Peru's presidential count on knife edge

12-06-2026 11:37 Boosted by votes from overseas, Keiko Fujimori leads Roberto Sánchez by just over 900 votes in Peru's presidential run-off, with more than 18 million votes counted so far.

Colombia election 2026

Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia run-off campaigns

01-06-2026 15:15 A right-wing millionaire lawyer who vows an iron fist on narco gangs and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator have made it through to a June 21 run-off to see who will be Colombia's next president.

Peru election 2026

Fujimori and Sánchez advance to Peru presidential run-off

18-05-2026 13:41 Left versus right as Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez progress to face off in Peru's presidential run-off on June 7.

CAMPAIGN COMMENTS

Is Kast caste?

20-12-2025 07:31 While Bolivia, Honduras and now Chile have all swung right in recent voting, Trump’s pet candidate in each nation had problems riding the crest of the wave.

by Michael Soltys

CHILE ELECTION 2025

Chile assets soar as election paves way for right-wing president

17-11-2025 12:01 José Antonio Kast emerged victorious among a field of right-wing candidates whose supporters he’s now likely to pick up, positioning him as the favourite in the December 14 run-off. Jeannette Jara moved on to the second round but with fewer votes than expected.

NEW ERA IN BOLIVIA

Milei in attendance as Bolivia's new president takes charge

10-11-2025 12:56 President Javier Milei among those in attendance as Bolivia's new president Rodrigo Paz is sworn-in as head of state, marking the beginning of a new era.

NEW ERA IN BOLIVIA

Bolivia’s next president Paz targets pragmatic path out of crisis

22-10-2025 11:04 Heading into his November 8 inauguration, Rodrigo Paz’s first test will be to replenish fuel supply that the outgoing administration of Luis Arce ran out of money to pay for.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025

Rodrigo Paz wins run-off as Bolivia formalises shift to right

19-10-2025 21:45 Pro-business Senator Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential run-off with 55% of vote, defeating rival Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga; Two decades of socialist rule, propelled by Evo Morales, comes to an end.

Run-off in Bolivia

After 20 years of socialism, Bolivia set for change with right-wing run-off

15-10-2025 11:08 Ex-president Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga and Senator Rodrigo Paz will go head-to-head in Bolivia's presidential run-off Sunday, with either hopeful likely to shift the nation's politics significantly to the right.

Lithium in Latin America

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

28-08-2025 15:08 Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga’s approach to lithium is much more dramatic than his centrist opponent Rodrigo Paz, who has vowed to seek consensus with local communities and regions.

Ecuador election 2025

Noboa declared winner of Ecuador run-off, González demands recount

13-04-2025 22:56 Election authorities declare incumbent Daniel Noboa to be the winner of Ecuador's presidential run-off vote, with the 37-year-old leader defeating his leftist rival by bigger-than-expected margin; Challenger Luisa González expresses concern over fraud.

Ecuador election 2025

Ecuador heads to election run-off between Noboa and González

10-02-2025 08:58 With more than 90% of the ballots counted, incumbent President Daniel Noboa has 44.3% and rival Luisa González 43.8%, with a run-off set to decide the nation's future.

POLITICS IN URUGUAY

Orsi, Uruguay's president-elect, visits mentor Mujica after run-off win

25-11-2024 22:22 Frente Amplio leader Yamandú Orsi, who won last Sunday's presidential run-off plays up ties to ex-president Jose 'Pepe' Mujica ahead of taking office.

uruguay election 2024

Orsi wins Uruguay election as voters oust incumbent party

25-11-2024 13:03 Anti-incumbent trend in the Americas continues in Uruguay as voters’ worries about inequality and crime spur change of government.

URUGUAY ELECTION 2024

Uruguay readies for polls with Frente Amplio hoping for comeback

22-11-2024 10:03 Álvaro Delgado of outgoing president Luis Lacalle Pou's ruling coalition, and Yamandú Orsi, of the left-wing Frente Amplio coalition, go head-to-head in the Uruguay's presidential election run-off.

News of run off

With selfies and squats, Brazil's Lula fights for one last comeback

US, Latin American partners urge 'peaceful' transition in Colombia

Trump ally wins Colombia election, heralding pro-market turn

Candidates await result with Peru's presidential count on knife edge

Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia run-off campaigns

Fujimori and Sánchez advance to Peru presidential run-off

Is Kast caste?

Chile assets soar as election paves way for right-wing president

Milei in attendance as Bolivia's new president takes charge

Bolivia’s next president Paz targets pragmatic path out of crisis

Rodrigo Paz wins run-off as Bolivia formalises shift to right

After 20 years of socialism, Bolivia set for change with right-wing run-off

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

Noboa declared winner of Ecuador run-off, González demands recount

Ecuador heads to election run-off between Noboa and González

Orsi, Uruguay's president-elect, visits mentor Mujica after run-off win

Orsi wins Uruguay election as voters oust incumbent party

Uruguay readies for polls with Frente Amplio hoping for comeback

Milei: It’s important Trump ‘emerges stronger’ from US midterms

Argentina's government prepares for possibility Pope Leo may not visit

Rio Tinto sees lithium output impacted by Argentina rainfall

Argentina eyes tapping China swap to cover 2027 financing needs

Argentina, US amend trade deal in bid to secure ratification

Martín Fierro de la Música: la lista completa de ganadores, incluyendo quién se llevó la estatuilla de Oro

Una encuesta comparó los gobiernos de Milei y Alberto Fernández: la llamativa ventaja "por un pelo"

Rubinstein sobre los dichos de Milei: "Los 125 mil millones es una fantasía que no tiene ningún asidero"

Santiago Caputo pidió recuperar las Malvinas porque Gran Bretaña está "siendo colonizada por el Islam" y Milei lo compartió

Cuándo llegan las lluvias a Buenos Aires: el pronóstico del tiempo para este jueves 15 de octubre

News of run off

With selfies and squats, Brazil's Lula fights for one last comeback

US, Latin American partners urge 'peaceful' transition in Colombia

Trump ally wins Colombia election, heralding pro-market turn

Candidates await result with Peru's presidential count on knife edge

Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia run-off campaigns

Fujimori and Sánchez advance to Peru presidential run-off

Is Kast caste?

Chile assets soar as election paves way for right-wing president

​​Milei in attendance as Bolivia's new president takes charge

Bolivia’s next president Paz targets pragmatic path out of crisis

Rodrigo Paz wins run-off as Bolivia formalises shift to right

After 20 years of socialism, Bolivia set for change with right-wing run-off

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

Noboa declared winner of Ecuador run-off, González demands recount

Ecuador heads to election run-off between Noboa and González

Orsi, Uruguay's president-elect, visits mentor Mujica after run-off win

Orsi wins Uruguay election as voters oust incumbent party

Uruguay readies for polls with Frente Amplio hoping for comeback

Milei: It’s important Trump ‘emerges stronger’ from US midterms

Argentina's government prepares for possibility Pope Leo may not visit

Rio Tinto sees lithium output impacted by Argentina rainfall

Argentina eyes tapping China swap to cover 2027 financing needs

Argentina, US amend trade deal in bid to secure ratification

Martín Fierro de la Música: la lista completa de ganadores, incluyendo quién se llevó la estatuilla de Oro

Una encuesta comparó los gobiernos de Milei y Alberto Fernández: la llamativa ventaja "por un pelo"

Rubinstein sobre los dichos de Milei: "Los 125 mil millones es una fantasía que no tiene ningún asidero"

Santiago Caputo pidió recuperar las Malvinas porque Gran Bretaña está "siendo colonizada por el Islam" y Milei lo compartió

Cuándo llegan las lluvias a Buenos Aires: el pronóstico del tiempo para este jueves 15 de octubre

Milei in attendance as Bolivia's new president takes charge