All tagged Latin America

Global Leadership 2021: Effects of Peruvian Congressional Disillusionment on 2021 Election

On September 30, 2019, Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra dissolved the country’s Congress and called for a reelection after the legislative body repeatedly blocked both his calls for a congressional election and anti-corruption efforts. Peru’s newly elected Congress will unlikely have a major impact on legislation change in Peru; and, with no ruling political party and less support for the Popular Force, it is likely that there will not be a majority party in Congress following the 2021 general election.

Infographic: The Crisis in Bolivia

On November 10, President Morales resigned due to military leaders and police officials demanding his withdrawal. In addition to President Morales, the top four officials in the chain of succession also resigned, leaving the presidency to Second Vice President of the Senate Jeanine Anez until January 22.