Democracy

One thing is always constant in Latin America: Change. From Venezuela’s unfinished transition to Peru’s revolving presidential door, Latin America’s struggle for democratic governance is the defining story of our time. Sociedad Media covers elections, political crises, authoritarian backsliding, and the movements fighting for accountability & free expression across the region — reported with the depth and sourcing that Miami’s Latin American community deserves

Petro To Use Every Lever He Has Left to Block De la Espriella Handover. Here’s Where Things Stand

Outgoing President Petro barred de la Espriella from a military base inauguration on July 13, suspended the transition process, and filed an annulment lawsuit before the Council of State — with 25 days until August 7 transfer of power

By Dionys Duroc

/ 13 Jul 2026

Petro To Use Every Lever He Has Left to Block De la Espriella Handover. Here’s Where Things Stand

Peru’s Constitutional Court Strips Congress of Spending Power In Post-Election Power Struggle

Peru’s Constitutional Court reverses 2022 ruling and strips Congress of spending power — returning budgetary authority to the executive branch following Keiko Fujimori election victory

By Dionys Duroc

/ 13 Jul 2026

Peru’s Constitutional Court Strips Congress of Spending Power In Post-Election Power Struggle

Brazil’s October Election Is the Last Domino — and It’s Too Close Too Call

Brazil votes on October 4 in the most consequential election in Latin America’s political realignment as internal Bolsonaro family fractures have destabilized the right’s campaign

By Dionys Duroc

/ 6 Jul 2026

Brazil’s October Election Is the Last Domino — and It’s Too Close Too Call

Peru’s Election Is Over. No Winner Confirmed. Where Do Things Stand?

With 100% of votes counted, Fujimori leads by 24,000 ballots, and Peru still has no certified president

By Dionys Duroc

/ 24 Jun 2026

Peru’s Election Is Over. No Winner Confirmed. Where Do Things Stand?

De la Espriella Wins Colombia — By 249,000 Votes. Left-Wing Cepeda Is Contesting

Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s June 21 presidential runoff with 12.9 million votes — defeating Iván Cepeda by fewer than 250,000 votes in the narrowest margin in the country’s recent electoral history

By Dionys Duroc

/ 22 Jun 2026

De la Espriella Wins Colombia — By 249,000 Votes. Left-Wing Cepeda Is Contesting

Six Days Before Colombia Votes, Here Is What Every Major Outside Power Wants

Six days before Colombia’s June 21 presidential runoff, every major external actor in the hemisphere has a stake in the outcome — here are their reasons

By Dionys Duroc

/ 15 Jun 2026

Six Days Before Colombia Votes, Here Is What Every Major Outside Power Wants

Peru Is Still Counting — One Week After Presidential Election — And the Votes Are Close

One week after Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff, Keiko Fujimori leads Roberto Sánchez by just 600 votes out of 18 million counted — a margin that has changed hands multiple times and that election authorities say could take until mid-July to certify

By Dionys Duroc

/ 15 Jun 2026

Peru Is Still Counting — One Week After Presidential Election — And the Votes Are Close

Peru’s Presidential Runoff Is Too Close to Call

With over 92% of votes counted, Peru’s race between Keiko Fujimori & Roberto Sánchez remains too close to call Monday morning — in a margin measured in tens of thousands that may take days or weeks to officially certify

By Dionys Duroc

/ 8 Jun 2026

Peru’s Presidential Runoff Is Too Close to Call

If De La Espriella Wins, Colombia Could Seal Latin America’s Right-Wing Revolution

A De La Espriella victory on June 21 would place the three largest South American economies under right-wing rule simultaneously for the first time in over two decades

By Dionys Duroc

/ 1 Jun 2026

If De La Espriella Wins, Colombia Could Seal Latin America’s Right-Wing Revolution

Colombia’s De la Espriella Wins First Round in Massive Upset — Runoff Set for June 21

Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella stuns pollsters on Sunday by winning Colombia’s presidential first round with 43.7%. June 21 runoff against leftist Senator Iván Cepeda is official — as outgoing President Gustavo Petro rejects the results

By Dionys Duroc

/ 1 Jun 2026

Colombia’s De la Espriella Wins First Round in Massive Upset — Runoff Set for June 21

Colombians Turn Out In Miami For Presidential Vote — Petro Under Investigation as De La Espriella Surges In Polls

De la Espriella is now in a statistical tie with Cepeda. Colombia’s House of Representatives opened a criminal investigation into Petro today for alleged electoral interference. And in Miami, Colombians who haven't been home in years are waiting to vote

By Dionys Duroc

/ 26 May 2026

Colombians Turn Out In Miami For Presidential Vote — Petro Under Investigation as De La Espriella Surges In Polls

Colombia Anxiously Awaits Election — Six Days Away

The last poll before May 31 shows De la Espriella in a near-tie with Cepeda — and leading him in a hypothetical runoff. Campaigns closed Sunday. The country votes in silence

By Dionys Duroc

/ 25 May 2026

Colombia Anxiously Awaits Election — Six Days Away