Elections, Polarization, and a Case for Optimism

What the next election cycle tells us about polarization and the chance to move forward.

Jan 2 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

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December 2025

El Salvador Chose Safety Over Rights. Now What?

Mass trials, suspended rights, and 248 gang members sentenced to centuries in prison. The results are clear, but so are the risks.

Dec 23, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

Chileans 'Kast' Their Vote: They Turned Far-Right

The result was predictable after round one. What wasn't? Kast's surprisingly conciliatory tone since winning.

Dec 15, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

Hidden in Venezuela, Honored in Norway

María Corina Machado's trip to Oslo forces the regime — and the world — to react.

Dec 8, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

Honduras Election Remains Too Close to Call

Still no winner, but at least no chaos.

Dec 1, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

November 2025

Nobody Knows What Happens Next in Venezuela

Here’s what I tell friends who ask me where Venezuela is heading.

Nov 24, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

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The Left Won in Chile, But Not Really

Next month they will hold their most polarized runoff since the return to democracy.

Nov 17, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

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Even the President Isn’t Safe from Harassment

Claudia Sheinbaum’s assault exposed a truth every woman in Mexico already lives with.

Nov 10, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Has Cool Glasses

What was supposed to be a scandal became a masterclass in distraction.

Nov 3, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

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October 2025

It’s Fascinating: Argentine People Stood with Milei

Many electoral news happening this week, so bear with me.

Oct 27, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

Why Is Uruguay So Much One of Its Kind?

They just legalized euthanasia and remain a pioneer in progressive policies in the region. Also, A LOT is going on in the Andes.

Oct 20, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

It’s the Nobel Peace Prize, not the Nobel International Allies Prize

I’ve never been the most loyal or vocal supporter of María Corina Machado, but she’s a remarkable, brave, and extraordinary woman.

Oct 13, 2025 • Felipe Torres Gianvittorio

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