What to Know About South Korea’s Elections
President Lee Jae Myung came to office after his predecessor, a conservative, was ousted for imposing martial law. Now exit polls suggest that Mr. Lee’s popularity rippled across other contests.
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Mette Frederiksen Forms New Government in Denmark
Mette Frederiksen may not be nearly as popular as she once was, but she remains the Danes’ most dominant leader in decades.
Ethiopia’s Election Comes at a Critical Moment for the Country: What to Know
The vote comes at a critical moment for the country, which faces fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray region and tensions with Eritrea over access to the Red Sea.
Far-Right Candidate Advances to Runoff in Colombia’s Presidential Election
Abelardo De La Espriella, a right-wing outsider, will face Iván Cepeda, a progressive senator, in Colombia’s presidential election runoff.
Colombia Presidential Election Heads to a Runoff
The candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face a senator from the left-wing party of the departing president, Gustavo Petro, in a June runoff.
Mexican Senate Votes to Allow Voiding Elections Over Foreign Interference
The legislation, which comes amid growing tensions between Mexico and the White House, must be approved by a majority of state legislatures and sent to the president.
After New Push by the Bolsonaros, U.S. Labels Brazilian Gangs as Terrorist Groups
Following through on threats, the Trump administration has designated Brazil’s two largest drug gangs as terrorist groups.
The Man Turning the Cockroach Into a Gen-Z Movement in India
Abhijeet Dipke’s “Cockroach Janta Party” has emerged as the unexpected voice of young people feeling let down by the government and struggling to find jobs.
The Police Clash with Anti-Government Protesters in Bolivia
The police fired tear gas at protesters who demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz. Many of the voters who originally supported Mr. Paz, now say that they feel alienated by his actions and policies.
Runoff in Peru Offers Two Starkly Differing Visions for the Nation
The presidential election pits Keiko Fujimori, a conservative, against Roberto Sánchez, a leftist, after a crisis marked by delays and protests.