The decision to hold a vote on July 28 is a partial fulfillment of a commitment to the United States, but with the top opposition figure barred, many wondered how free and fair the balloting would be.
Author: Genevieve Glatsky
Shakira Honored With a Statue in Her Hometown in Colombia
A (tall) statue of the Colombian singer was unveiled this week along the waterfront in Barranquilla, the city where she grew up.
Maduro’s Vote to Annex Territory From Guyana Is Seen as a Diversion
President Nicolás Maduro says an oil-rich part of Guyana belongs to Venezuela. Voters agreed on Sunday, but turnout appeared to be low.
Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts
The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.
Maduro Tries to Squash Venezuela’s Election Campaign Before it Even Starts
The government’s move to annul the election of a candidate to challenge President Nicolás Maduro raises questions about its commitment to a free election.
María Corina Machado Leads in Venezuela Primary to Oppose President Maduro
María Corina Machado, a center-right candidate, was leading in an election that showed voters’ faith in democracy and dissatisfaction with years of authoritarian rule.
Daniel Noboa Wins Ecuador’s Presidency
A center-right political outsider with a focus on jobs beat out the leftist candidate in a high-stakes election that was focused on the economy and surging gang violence.
Is Daniel Noboa the Answer to Ecuador’s Need for Change?
Daniel Noboa, a center-right businessman whose family business includes a globally known banana brand, is facing an establishment leftist, Luisa González, in Sunday’s presidential election.
Six Accused of Murdering Ecuadorean Presidential Candidate Are Found Dead
The prison killings have added to the sense that the nation is in thrall to a narco-trafficking industry with ties to the government.
What to Know About Fernando Villavicencio, Who Was Assassinated in Ecuador
The presidential candidate who was assassinated on Wednesday had a long history in Ecuador’s public affairs, largely as an antagonist to those in power.