Colombia’s presidential runoff on June 21 is being framed by the right as a chance for a clean break. But for many voters, it is also a simpler question: whether the political shift that began under Gustavo Petro deserves more time. Petro is not on the ballot, but his presidency is everywhere in the race. …
Colombia’s Runoff Puts Petro’s Political Project Back on the Ballot Read More »
A chainsaw wielding politician? Really? Yes. Argentinian politics have been ignited and this in a country known for passionate politics, by a radical libertarian individual standing for President. The cult of personal popularity has strong historical roots in this troubled South American country – and it suffered under the Perons; and then under the military …
2023 Argentine Presidential Elections Swing Between Peronist and Libertarian Independent Read More »
Sometimes it feels as though it’s impossible for there to be a trusting relationship between countries and their respective government bodies. Now, a lack of government trust is not a new idea by any stretch of the imagination, but the fact that democracy has been around for so long and we’re still wondering if elections …
US Put Out Statement Warning Against Alleged Election Interference in Guatemala Read More »
Interesting data has revealed that the NDP has received more campaign donations than the B.C. Liberals as the build-up to the 2017 election continues. This sort of data has caused something of a stir in the political space, with many sources claiming that the data highlights the need for political finance reforms to come sooner …
Canada: NDP receive over $1.5m donations more than the B.C. Liberals Read More »
While many countries around the world are benefiting from elections that have finally become fair, the same might not occur in Venezuela. There is great concern that the upcoming election could result in a whole host of problems and prompt excessive tension. It’s no secret that Venezuela has been suffering from economic problems over the …
It would be fair to say that there was shock, not just in Argentina but the whole of the world, when Mauricio Macri was elected as president of the country. Now, the mayor of Buenos Aires has a mammoth job on his hands as he bids to restructure the country and transform their economic plight. …
Macri Attempting to Transform Argentine Politics Read More »