Latin American Elections 2026: Countries to Watch
- Okay, here's a breakdown of the upcoming elections in Costa Rica, Peru, and Colombia, based on the provided text.
- * Election Date: February 4, 2024 * What's being elected: 57 deputies for the Legislative Assembly.
- * Election Date: April 12, 2024 (Presidential, Congressional, and Andean Parliament elections) * What's being elected: President (with two Vice Presidents), a new bicameral Congress (senate -...
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the upcoming elections in Costa Rica, Peru, and Colombia, based on the provided text. I’ll summarize the key information for each country:
Costa Rica
* Election Date: February 4, 2024
* What’s being elected: 57 deputies for the Legislative Assembly.
* Key Parties & Candidates (as of the text):
* Social Christian Unity Party: Ladislav Idrovo
* National Liberation Party: José María Figueres
* Progressive Liberal Party: Eliécer Feinzaig
* Social Democratic movement: Mario Redondo
* New Republic: Fabricio alvarado
* Pachamama Alliance: Joselyn Chacón
* Liberal Progressive Party: Alejandra Álvarez
* National Unity Party: Rodrigo Jiménez
* Costa Rican Renewal Party: Juan Carlos Quiroz
* Democratic and social Center: Ana Virginia Calzada
* Citizen Agenda Coalition: Claudia Dobles
* From the Working Class: David Hernández
* National Hope: Claudio Alpízar
* Hope and Freedom: Marco Rodríguez
* National Integration: Luis Amador
* Costa Rican Social Justice: Walter Hernández
* New Generation: Fernando Zamora
* Democratic Social Progress: Luz Mary Alpízar
* christian Social Unity: Juan Carlos Hidalgo
* United We Can: Natalia Díaz
* Costa rican Democratic Union: Boris Molina
* Context: The election is happening amidst a legal dispute involving President Chaves and allegations of interference in the electoral campaign.
Peru
* Election Date: April 12, 2024 (Presidential, Congressional, and Andean Parliament elections)
* What’s being elected: President (with two Vice Presidents), a new bicameral Congress (senate – 60 seats, Chamber of Deputies – 130 seats), and five representatives to the Andean Parliament.
* Number of Presidential Formulas Registered: At least 36 (subject to qualification).
* Key Presidential Candidates (mentioned):
* Rafael López Aliaga (Popular Renewal – ultra-conservative)
* Keiko fujimori (Fujimori Popular Force – seeking presidency for the 4th time)
* César Acuña (Alliance for Progress – right-wing)
* Mario Vizcarra (Peru Primero – brother of former President Martín Vizcarra)
* Winning Condition: More than 50% of valid votes in the first round. If no candidate reaches this threshold, a second round will be held on June 7.
* Context: Peru has experienced notable political instability since 2021,with three presidents in a short period. The Parliament is transitioning back to a bicameral system in 2026 after a 34-year period as a unicameral legislature.
Colombia
* Election Date: May 31, 2024 (Presidential election, potential second round June 21)
* Prior Vote Date: March 8, 2024 (Renewal of Congress and internal consultations to choose presidential candidates)
* What’s being elected: President (and potentially a second round if no candidate wins over 50% in the first round). Congress will be renewed on March 8th.
* Leading Candidates (as of the text – Polymarket prediction):
* Iván Cepeda (left-wing senator, ruling Pacto Histórico) – 36% probability
* Abelardo de la Espriella (conservative lawyer) – 36% probability
* Context: The election will determine the successor to Gustavo Petro.
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