Resignations Cloud Bachelet’s Return to Chile’s Presidency
Despite a hectic start, Chileans still have faith in Michelle Bachelet.
Latin America
Same Old Story with Same Old Candidates in Peru
As has so often been in the case in Peru, all likely presidential candidates have skeletons in their closets.
Maduro Accuses America of Plotting to Destroy Venezuela
Hugo Chávez’ successor seems oblivious to his own government’s responsibility.
To Halt Decline, Argentina Needs to Shake Off Perón’s Legacy
Argentinians must learn that autarkic and redistributive policies are the problem, not the solution.
Chile’s Piñera Leaves Presidency with High Growth, Low Ratings
Chile’s conservative leader has made the economy stronger, but leaves office with low approval ratings.
Leftist Bachelet Wins Chile’s Election, But Faces Runoff
The former president promises to undertake ambitious education and tax reforms.
Maduro Asks Decree Powers as Venezuela Inflation Soars
The president promises to use his special powers to crack down on “bourgeois parasites.”
Rousseff Must Speed Up Reforms Before Election
Brazil’s technocratic president should remove structural impediments to growth.
Leftist Bachelet Likely to Reclaim Chile’s Presidency
Chile’s former president promises to tackle economic inequalities the right failed to address.
Chile’s Presidential Candidate Bachelet Expands Leftist Coalition
The socialist leader increases her chances of regaining the presidency with the communists’ backing.
Argentina Might Lead Wave of Resource Nationalism
Other countries could be inspired by Argentina’s expropriation of an oil firm.
Venezuela’s Maduro Fails to Imitate Chávez’ Success
A narrow election victory casts doubt on the ruling party’s ability to hold onto power.
Chávez Protégé Projected to Win Venezuela Election
Polls predict Nicolás Maduro will be able to continue his mentor’s “socialist revolution.”
Venezuela’s Capriles Moves Left But Not Ahead
The liberal opposition candidate has chosen to fight on the ruling party’s terms.
Capriles Slams Maduro as Cuba’s Puppet, Behind in Polls
Venezuela’s opposition candidate vows to end cheap oil transfers to Cuba if he is elected.