Bolivian president begins second term
"The colonial state died. The new pluri-national, autonomous, and solidarity-based state is being born," asserted President Evo Morales at his inauguration January 22, after being elected along with Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera to a new five year term.
Oskar Lafontaine and the troubled German Left
BERLIN -- While German politicians stared at the calendar, wondering nervously what the May 9 elections will bring in the biggest state, North Rhine-Westphalia, with its 18 million people, media attention suddenly switched to a personal drama within the party called Die Linke (The Left).
Billionaire wins Chile election
Sebastian Pinera defeated Eduardo Frei, the candidate of the governing coalition (Concertacion), becoming the first candidate from the right wing to win Chile's presidency since 1958.
Chilean communists win seats for first time since Allende
Seven of eight million registered voters (88%) turned out for Chile's December general elections, and the results made news worldwide.
Conservative presidential candidate takes Chilean vote
Presidential and congressional elections on Dec. 13 were bad news for the Chilean left and working class.
Former guerilla wins Uruguayan presidency
In a runoff election on Nov. 29, José Mujica won the presidency by a 52 to 43 percent margin over former president Luis Alberto Lacalle of the right wing National Party.
Bolivians vote to keep Morales
The stakes were high for President Evo Morales going into presidential and legislative elections on December 6.
Can Germany's SPD lion add bite to its roar
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), founded in the 19th Century, is the country's oldest party, and now its saddest one.
Honduran election sham
The de facto Honduran government of Roberto Micheletti, installed by a coup d'état which overthrew President Manuel Zelaya on June 28, appears to be resorting to some very strange electoral tactics.
Threats mount against populist Paraguay president
Former bishop Fernando Lugo gained Paraguay's presidency in 2008 supported by a multifaceted coalition of popular forces.
