A tumultuous year comes to an end with incumbent governments generally doing well and democracy managing to weather some storms.
Category: Latin America
Big win for the left in Bolivia
A surprise first-round victory in Bolivia is something of an embarrassment for both left and right. [Updates added with further counting.]
Two presidential previews
A troubled country and a troubled pseudo-country both vote in presidential elections on Sunday: a first round in Bolivia and a second round in Northern Cyprus.
A new roadblock in Bolivia
The health crisis threatens another postponement of the election that is supposed to return Bolivia to democracy.
Territory and history
Central European history is once again a factor in domestic politics. Meanwhile, there's another anniversary in the South Atlantic.
Opposition cleans up in Suriname
Suriname's president and former dictator loses badly at the polls, but it's not yet clear whether he'll accept the result.
Brazil’s nightmare
Brazil's president is doing his best to make Donald Trump look moderate and responsible. He also lacks some of Trump's institutional support.
Election preview: Suriname
Benjamin Netanyahu is not the only head of government struggling to stay out of jail. A momentous election is being held overnight in Suriname.
Election preview: Peru (legislature)
An early congressional election in Peru should bring to an end a long period of constitutional tension.
A soft coup in Bolivia
The departure of Bolivia's Evo Morales is a defeat for autocracy, but may not be a gain for democracy.
