López Aliaga led Lima's Oct. 4 exit poll at 31.2%, but Peru's JNE may still decide who receives the mayor's credential.

Peru tallied 92% of Lima's votes overnight but official winners may take weeks — here's why, and what it means for democracy.

Peru police examine a recording in which an ex-Senate candidate spoke of killing the president. No plot has been confirmed.

Brazilians will vote in a runoff on October 25 after the first round of the country’s general election failed to see any candidate secure more than 50 percent of the vote. Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, ...

Lula, 80, is seeking a second consecutive and fourth overall term as President. Flávio is the son of his predecessor Jair ...

The highlights this week: Brazilians prepare to vote in general elections, the United Nations Security Council extends its security mission in Haiti, and Colombian designers strut their stuff at ...

The protesting lawmakers have accused the election commission of manipulating voter registrations to benefit Prime Minister ...

Brazilians are voting in a pivotal presidential election featuring incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro.

Far-right challenger and son of disgraced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro will now face leftwing president in runoff vote ...

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 TEHRAN – 47th anniversary of U.S. embassy takeover. In 1979 Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy ...

Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro are battling for outright victory. If neither candidate gets 50% ...