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Cancer Financing in Latin America: Legislation, Science, and Civil Society

Latin america

At Directorio Legislativo, we developed this research to provide rigorous evidence in support of more capable and informed legislative bodies. In Latin America, the debate on how to finance access to innovative cancer treatments is here to stay. Governments, health systems, and the pharmaceutical industry are seeking tools to reconcile fiscal sustainability with timely access […]

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Elections in Peru: Fujimori Leads as the Country Moves Toward a Runoff in a Reconfigured Political Landscape

Featured, Peru

Peru held general elections this Sunday to elect the Presidency of the Republic, two vice presidencies and, following the return to bicameralism, a new Congress for the 2026–2031 term. With 54.32% of ballots counted, Keiko Fujimori (Fuerza Popular) leads with 16.96% of the vote, followed by Rafael López Aliaga (Renovación Popular) with 14.53% and Jorge

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Elections in Peru: fragmentation, uncertainty, and the return to bicameralism

Featured, Peru

On April 12, Peru will hold general elections to determine the president and two vice presidents for the 2026–2031 term, alongside the renewal of Congress under a new bicameral structure. In a context marked by high political fragmentation and growing public disaffection, the electoral scenario appears open and highly uncertain. In addition to the presidential

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Pacto Histórico Emerges as the Leading Force in Colombia’s Congress

Colombia

On Sunday, Colombians elected the new members of Congress: 103 senators and 183 representatives who will shape the legislative agenda until 2030. With 23% of the vote, the ruling coalition Pacto Histórico consolidated itself as the leading political force, while Centro Democrático, with 16%, positioned itself as the second most voted bloc. In the Senate,

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Elections in Colombia: A Fragmented Congress Opens the Electoral Year

Colombia

On March 8, Colombia will formally kick off its electoral year with legislative elections and inter-party primaries that will shape the country’s 2026 political agenda. In a vote that will renew the entire Congreso de la República for the 2026–2030 term, projections point to a fragmented scenario with no clear majorities—an outcome that will affect

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Opening of the 2026 Legislative Session: A New Parliamentary Landscape and Upcoming Challenges

Argentina

On March 1, a new ordinary legislative period of the Congreso de la Nación Argentina will be inaugurated. As every year, the President will attend the chamber to deliver a message before the Legislative Assembly and outline the main policy priorities planned for 2026. The opening of sessions represents the key institutional milestone in the

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Honduras: The Return of the National Party and the New Power Map

Honduras

On January 27, the Partido Nacional returned to power in Honduras with the inauguration of Nasry Asfura as president, following a close electoral process and a transition marked by tensions. His administration prioritizes job creation through private-sector incentives, reform of the collapsed public health system—which he will oversee directly—and the strengthening of ties with the

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Executive Branch Labor Bills: How Many Were Approved Under Each Presidency?

Argentina

The labor reform bill is among the main issues to be addressed during the extraordinary sessions of the Argentine Congress, which began on February 2 and will run through February 27. While the Government is promoting its official initiative, different opposition blocs are working on alternative proposals. This scenario raises questions about the historical trajectory

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With a Wide Margin, Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica’s Elections

Costa Rica

Costa Rica held presidential and legislative elections this Sunday, resulting in a broad victory for the ruling party. Laura Fernández, candidate of the Pueblo Soberano Party, won the presidential race without the need for a runoff, securing more than 48% of the vote against 19 other candidates. Fernández defeated Álvaro Ramos of the National Liberation

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Costa Rica Prepares for Presidential and Legislative Elections

Costa Rica

On February 1, Costa Rica will hold presidential and legislative elections in a context marked by political fragmentation, high levels of voter indecision, and the growing prominence of key debates such as public security, financial inclusion, and state modernization. Voters will elect a president, two vice presidents, and the 57 members of the Legislative Assembly

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