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De La Espriella Narrowly Wins Colombia Presidency

The result hands victory to a U.S.-aligned, security-first agenda.

Bolivia’s Blockades Paralyze Supply Lines and Deepen Political Crisis

Fujimori Leads As Peru's Chaotic Vote Count Enters Day Four

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

Laura Fernandez Wins Costa Rica Presidency in First-Round Vote

Costa Rica Votes Sunday With Officialist Laura Fernández Favored for Possible First-Round Win

British Outlets Diverge on Lula’s 2026 Prospects as PT Allies Reject Age-Based Plea

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

José Antonio Kast Wins Chilean Presidency With Decisive Runoff Majority

José Antonio Kast Wins Chilean Presidency With About 58% in Far-Right Breakthrough

Chile Votes in Polarized Presidential Race Likely Headed to December Runoff

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

Rodrigo Paz Wins Bolivia's Presidency With 54.5%, Ending 20 Years of MAS Rule

‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep U.S. With Organizers Claiming Nearly 7 Million

Paz and Quiroga Advance to Bolivia Runoff as MAS Misses Second Round for First Time