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Bolivia’s Blockades Paralyze Supply Lines and Deepen Political Crisis

Dozens of road blockades cutting food, fuel, medical oxygen have prompted international diplomatic engagement.

Fujimori Leads Peru Vote as Runoff Opponent Remains Unclear

Fujimori Leads Peru Vote as Results Delayed and Runoff Opponent Remains Unclear

San Cristóbal School Shooting Kills 13-Year-Old, Injures Eight in Argentina

Kast Sworn In as Chile's President, Moves Fast on Security and Spending Cuts

Petro’s Historic Pact Emerges as Largest Bloc in Colombia’s Congress After Vote

Costa Rica President-Elect Laura Fernández Named Minister of the Presidency to Lead Transition

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency in First Round

Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica Presidency in First Round

Laura Fernandez Wins Costa Rica Presidency in First-Round Vote

Costa Ricans Vote as Conservative Front-Runner Laura Fernández Seeks First-Round Win

Laura Fernandez Leads Costa Rica Race Near Runoff Threshold as Security Fears Drive Voters

Kast Unveils 24-Member Cabinet With Business Allies, Taps Ex-Pinochet Lawyers for Defense and Justice

Sheinbaum Says Mexico Has World’s Lowest Average Tariffs, Credits T-MEC and U.S. Ties

Kast’s Chile Victory Caps Rightward Shift and Rekindles Pinochet Debate

José Antonio Kast Wins Chile’s Runoff With 58%, Vows a ‘National Unity’ Government

José Antonio Kast Wins Chilean Presidency With Decisive Runoff Majority

Chile Runoff Nears With Kast Favored Over Jara

Chile Votes in Polarized Presidential Race Likely Headed to December Runoff

Security Fears Recast Chile’s Presidential Race as Candidates Close Campaigns