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Argentina Rocks: Political Outlook and Legislative Challenges for the Mining Sector toward 2027
28 May, 2026
As part of the first edition of Argentina Rocks—a new space created to foster interaction among stakeholders in the geological and mining sector held in Mendoza—our Director of Political Analysis, Pablo García Baccino, participated in the panel ⇢
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Elections in Colombia: A Three-Bloc Scenario with Cepeda Leading
27 May, 2026
On May 31, Colombia will elect its president and vice president for the 2026–2030 term. With no possibility of re-election for the incumbent president, Gustavo Petro, polls point to a three-bloc scenario: although 13 candidates are running, Iván ⇢
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The USMCA’s first test: What is at stake for North American trade?
22 May, 2026
The agreement governing trade between Mexico, the United States, and Canada is reaching its first mandatory review. All three parties must decide by consensus whether to extend the treaty or allow it to move toward its scheduled expiration in 2036. ⇢
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Cancer Financing in Latin America: Legislation, Science, and Civil Society
19 May, 2026
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. ⇢
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Elections in Peru: Fujimori Leads as the Country Moves Toward a Runoff in a Reconfigured Political Landscape
13 April, 2026
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 ⇢
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Elections in Peru: fragmentation, uncertainty, and the return to bicameralism
8 April, 2026
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 ⇢
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Pacto Histórico Emerges as the Leading Force in Colombia’s Congress
10 March, 2026
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 ⇢
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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 ⇢
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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 ⇢
