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Elections in Colombia: A Fragmented Congress Opens the Electoral Year
3 March, 2026
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 ⇢
Opening of the 2026 Legislative Session: A New Parliamentary Landscape and Upcoming Challenges
1 March, 2026
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 ⇢
Honduras: The Return of the National Party and the New Power Map
27 February, 2026
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 ⇢
Executive Branch Labor Bills: How Many Were Approved Under Each Presidency?
6 February, 2026
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, ⇢
With a Wide Margin, Laura Fernández Wins Costa Rica’s Elections
3 February, 2026
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 ⇢
Costa Rica Prepares for Presidential and Legislative Elections
29 January, 2026
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 ⇢
AI Regulation and Parliamentary Participation: A Regional Debate in Panama
The Executive Director of Fundación Directorio Legislativo, Noel Alonso Murray, participated this Tuesday in Panama City in the meeting “Innovation and Regulation for Development: Building Consensus toward People-Centered Artificial ⇢
Maduro’s Capture: Institutional Implications and Political Scenarios in Venezuela
7 January, 2026
On January 3, 2026, a military operation carried out by United States special forces in Caracas resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The action, which included bombings of strategic facilities, triggered a high-impact ⇢
How long does Congress take to approve the Budget? From De la Rúa to Milei
16 December, 2025
Over the past decades, the approval of the National Budget has taken between 27 and 106 calendar days, with a historical average of 70 days. In five years (2025, 2024, 2022, 2020, and 2011), the Budget was extended due to a lack of political ⇢
Kast Wins Runoff and Will Serve as President Until 2030
15 December, 2025
José Antonio Kast was elected president of Chile this Sunday after winning 58.16% of the vote in the second round of the election. The Republican Party candidate defeated Jeannette Jara of the Unity for Chile coalition, who received 41.84%. The ⇢