This Sunday, August 17, Bolivia held its general elections to choose both a president and members of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. The results confirmed a historic milestone: for the first time, the country will face a presidential runoff. Additionally, the victory of Senator Rodrigo Paz (Christian Democratic Party, PDC) came as a […]
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This Sunday, August 17, Bolivia will hold elections to choose its president and renew all seats in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. The elected authorities will take office on November 8, with mandates running until 2030. The government of Luis Arce is reaching the end of its term, but he is not seeking
In a Congress marked by confrontation between the ruling party and the opposition, President Javier Milei managed to put his signature on half of the laws passed during the first half of the year. However, his bloc still struggles to establish itself as a legislative force in its own right. According to the Legislative Influence
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With the aim of continuing to promote best practices in transparency and access to public information in Latin America, we are launching the third edition of the Legislative Directory of the Congress of the Union of Mexico 2024–2027: Who Are Our Legislators and How Do They Represent Us? This new edition is the first to
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In the second quarter of 2025, Claudia Sheinbaum (Mexico) remains the most popular president in Latin America, with an approval rating of 67 percent. This marks a six-point increase compared to the previous edition of Imagen del Poder, the presidential approval ranking published by Directorio Legislativo. Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa ranks second with 51 percent approval,
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The recent Supreme Court ruling that upheld the conviction of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the Vialidad case has once again brought the functioning of the three branches of government in the face of corruption cases to the forefront. In this context, from Directorio Legislativo we analyzed how the Argentine National Congress has acted in
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Colombia tops the ranking with salaries exceeding $11,000 per month, followed by Mexico and Uruguay. At the other end of the scale are Honduras and Bolivia, where incomes are up to three times lower. In Latin America, legislators’ salaries vary widely, reflecting significant economic and political differences between countries. A survey by Directorio Legislativo reveals
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On May 25, Venezuela held legislative and regional elections. With 93% of the votes counted, the National Electoral Council (CNE) declared the victory of the Gran Polo Patriótico (GPP), the ruling coalition backed by President Nicolás Maduro, which secured 82.68% of the vote. Alianza Democrática obtained 6.25%, while the Alianza UNTC Única, led by Henrique Capriles,
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On May 25, Venezuela will elect the 285 deputies who will constitute the National Assembly for the 2026–2031 term. For the first time, eight seats corresponding to the Essequibo region (a territory disputed with Guyana) will be included, despite the International Court of Justice’s opposition.The measure has been interpreted as a political gesture by the
Access to public information is a fundamental right and a key element in strengthening democracy. It enables citizens to be informed, to monitor, and to participate in public affairs, promoting transparency and government accountability. To guarantee this right, it is essential to have clear principles and effective mechanisms that regulate its implementation. In this context,
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