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A rematch in Uganda

Uganda's octogenarian president is seeking another term in office, and looks to be using his control of the process to make sure he gets it.

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World without law

Donald Trump in Venezuela gives us a much attenuated rerun of the Panama invasion of 36 years ago.

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Charles Richardson Elections, Latin America, United States, War and peace 4 Comments 5 January 20268 January 2026

What to look for in 2026

A guide to the most significant elections expected this year.

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2025 in review

A look back at 2025, including the top ten elections of the year.

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Chile turns (far) right

A big win for the right in Chile to go with its narrow win in Honduras.

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Updates – France & Czechia

Good news for the French government for once, and Czechia has a new prime minister.

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A cliffhanger in Honduras

Donald Trump's preferred candidate leads by the skin of his teeth in Honduras's presidential election.

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Two South American results

Chile looks set for a far-right president, while Ecuador clips its president's wings in a referendum.

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Desperate measures for the Victorian Liberals

The Victorian Liberal Party's 16th leader is also the first woman in the job. She has taken on a big task.

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Another swing of the pendulum in Chile

Chile looks like continuing its alternation in power of left and right, but this time it could be the far right that benefits.

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