Lula could be re-elected, but the left would remain far from gaining control of power, since a Congress, governors, and a largely conservative Centrão would limit its room for maneuver.
Despite Latin America's commitment to democracy, public dissatisfaction is growing, with citizens demanding more effective institutions and measures to promote human development.
Milei’s proposed reforms threaten vulnerable ecosystems that are vital to biodiversity, bodies of water, and cultures. Protesters have helped block the most damaging reforms, but a lack of transparency in Argentina’s AI decision-making hampers the public’s ability to react and resist.
The reconstruction of Venezuela's oil sector is a historic opportunity for the country, but there is also a risk of repeating old practices of opacity and arbitrariness.