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The first consequences of the statements of Aída Merlano

The Commission of Accusations of the House of Representatives will open an investigation into President Iván Duque following the statements of the former congresswoman.

Kanye West announces he is running for president

Here's all about the announcement of the rapper and fashion designer.

Fujimori out of jail and other political news of the week

COVID-19 news is not the only thing happening around the world, some other political acts have been going on this week.

The first consequences of the statements of Aída Merlano

The Commission of Accusations of the House of Representatives will open an investigation into President Iván Duque following the statements of the former congresswoman.

Russia: is Putin's government in crisis?

Vladimir Putin began his 20th year in Russia with a collective resignation that left him without a cabinet after the announcement of constitutional reforms

Evo Morales will be part of the 2020 elections

Although for the first time in 18 years he will not be in the elections as a candidate, his party, MAS, appointed him as campaign manager for the next presidential elections

Was there corruption in the Bolivian elections?

The OAS delivered the report on the elections of October 20, which states that the electoral authority was biased

Who is Luis Lacalle Pou, the elected president of Uruguay?

After 15 years, Frente Limpio leaves the presidency and Uruguay makes its way to a rightward turn.

Again, an entrepreneur goes for the presidency in the US

Michael Bloomberg, media mogul, has announced that he will launch as a Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential election.

Nicaragua's crisis: Is the end of Daniel Ortega approaching?

Nicaragua has been in a political and economic crisis since April 2018 after students demanded the resignation of Daniel Ortega.

Crisis in Bolivia: Evo Morales announces new elections

Finally Morales accepted the recommendations of the OAS after an audit that questioned the legitimacy of the elections on October 20

Crisis in Bolivia: the presidential dispute worsens

Protests over presidential results have caused losses of 167 million dollars .

Evo Morales attacks the opposition

The Bolivian president said that "to ignore the vote of the people, especially the ones of the countryside, country sellers and coup perpetrators have joined".

"Yes, we can", Macri doesn't give up

Less than a month remains for Argentina to elect its new president and Macri is trying to strengthen his campaign and reverse the results of the primary elections

Is it time to buy? Argentine shares at cheaper prices

Argentine stocks are attracting investors tempted by their low prices, despite uncertainty about the progress of the economy

As China trade war escalates, 2020 U.S. Democrats scramble over their message

Regardless of ideology, most Democrats seeking their party’s presidential nomination have been treading cautiously on China

These are the benefits of political incorrect speeches

Politically incorrect speech might be a powerful way to appear authentic

Peruvians are asking for sooner Presidential and Congress elections

Under the slogan "let everyone go" and "out the corrupt", people protested in the center of Lima and other cities in the country

Right-wing WhatsApp users in Brazil are louder, more active, more effective

First large-scale analysis of partisan WhatsApp groups during 2018 Brazil presidential election

"Do not be afraid to govern": Peruvian congressional leader confronts Vizcarra for electoral advance

72% of Peruvians support the proposal to advance the general elections announced by President Vizcarra

Political campaigns may influence acceptance of violence against women

According to a research political campaigns may in fact influence the acceptance of violence against women

Alejandro Giammattei achieves the Presidency of Guatemala on the fourth attempt

Giammattei, former director of the Penitentiary System, doctor and surgeon by profession but entrepreneur and career politician, became the ninth president of the democratic era

Fernandez is heading into office on primaries in Argentina

The result could negatively impact the markets, which have Macri as their favorite candidate

Argentina appears to be choosing corrupt populism over tough needed changes

Macri depends on voters realizing they are not better off than when they first elected him, but that they are far better off than when Fernández de Kirchner was president

Macri and rivals launch campaign ads for presidential election

The campaigns are targeting undecided voters who will be key to choosing whether Macri's policies remain in place another four years

Torres and Giammattei: the two options for Guatemala's presidency

These two conservative candidates will dispute at the polls for the second round amid general disillusionment over the inevitable continuation of the old policy

Will the europarliamentary's results affect Latin America?

Neither left nor right wing, these elections yielded diverse results. What turns out to be uncertain is whether this plurality will affect or benefit the region

Independentism and Nationalism: what it is at stake in the Spanish elections

Next Sunday, April 28, Spaniards will vote at the polls for the new president of the government

Panama seeks to avoid voting for corruption

The upcoming May 5 elections in Panama are conditional on recent corruption scandals

We spoke to Ángela Garzón, candidate for mayor of Bogotá

The LatinAmerican Post team had the opportunity to speak with the candidate from the party Centro Democrático about her proposals

Offside? 5 soccer players who could not get to politics

We have talked about those players who have dabbled in politics and hold important positions, but what about those who lose?

Elections in Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu goes for his fifth term

After a tight election, Netanyahu will continue in power after being ten years in it

Guatemala: 3 women who lead the presidential elections

Despite the different controversies that surround them and the more than 20 candidates for the presidency of Guatemala, 3 women lead the intention to vote

What happened in the legislative elections in Thailand?

The majority party in Thailand, Palang Pracharat Party, was the most voted organization in the elections, which were apparently manipulated by the military

Argentina: Macri is preparing for a second term

Despite the crisis that Argentina is suffering, Mauricio Macri is one of this year's possible presidential candidate

Elections in Panama: these are the presidential candidates

Next May 5, Panama will have general elections where not only the president will be elected but also mayors, deputies, councilors, among others

Double elections in Spain?

Spain's president decided to dissolve the parliament and call general elections. Spaniards will also vote in regional and European elections

This is the worrisome message that Bolsonaro leaves to democracy

The contempt for minorities and women, as well as the glorification of the military dictatorship promoted by Bolsonaro, is a call to reflection on democracy in Latin America

Brazil: ¿Will the extrem right party and the antidemocracy take over the country?

The continuation of the Brazilian ultra-right at the hands of Bolsonaro could aggravate and delay the democratic processes in our region

Paraguay: Everything you need to know about the new president Mario Abdo Benítez

Benítez assumes the presidency of Paraguay backed by the political tradition of that country, but faces poverty and corruption scandals

The uncertainty of the Brazilian elections

While the justice of the South American giant decides the future of former President Lula da Silva, the names of the vice-presidential candidates were presented

Nicaragua: The failure of the revolution?

It is difficult to combine economic stability together with profound social reforms and that is what the regimes have failed to understand

The overwhelming triumph of the left: Mexico opened the doors to a change

The 1st of July marks a milestone in the history of Mexico with the triumph of Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a victory that demonstrates that the Aztec people want a change

Was water really privatized in Mexico?

The supposed privatization of the water occurred on June 5 of this year, days before the soccer match between Mexico and Germany. However, how true is this?

How much does former Miss Universe Paulina Vega lose with the closure of her Twitter account?

Now you can only follow the luxurious life of the Colombian model on Instagram, where she does not seem truly affected

Germán Vargas Lleras: economic policy for his presidential campaign 2018-2022

The politician seems to have four pillars set in his race to the Casa de Nariño

Venezuela: the paradox of the Socialist victory

Why the victory of the PSUV can be one of the worst scenarios for Maduro’s political party?

Paraguay: natives seek political representation

According to the 2012 census, Paraguay has more than 112.000 natives

Understanding Uk's Latest election results

The Prime Minister Theresa May’s call for early elections backfired, as the Tories lost seats in the House of Commons and have caused a “hung parliament”

What to expect from Ecuador’s new president

As Correísmo hangs on, Moreano has made lots of promises, but will struggle to keep them

How can the French election change the world?

With Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron’s popularity, The Economist says this could be France’s next revolution.

The psychology of punishment and voting

Oxford neuroscientist Molly Crocket says this might lead to voting against self-interests.

Four things scientists can do to stay relevant

Obama’s former science advisor, John Holdren, says these things can help them remain relevant under a president who resists facts.

The left/right and new/old electoral divides in Chile

As President Michelle Bachelet enters her last year in office, presidential hopefuls in Chile are aligning along a left-right and a new-old divide to attract indifferent voters

Has the pink tide truly turned?, Ecuador might have the answer

The country faces its first election in a decade without Rafael Correa but although the favourite, Lenín Moreno, is from the same party they are different characters

Venezuela’s MUD must hold primaries Now!

It seems that leaders of the opposition have reached a consensus on pressing for the regional elections. That is progress. And completing the following steps should not be too complicated for them

Will Trump Double down on drug war capitalism with Plan Colombia

Saturday (February 4) marks the 16th anniversary of Plan Colombia, a multi-billion dollar U.S. counternarcotics and counterinsurgency military aid package given to Colombia under President Bill Clinto...