Elections

Conservative former banker Guillermo Lasso won a surprise victory in polls that came amid COVID and economic crises.

Move to extend president’s mandate for another two years comes amid growing pressure to end political stalemate.

President Patrice Talon is expected to win a second term in office as group of opposition parties called for a boycott.

Polls open in Ecuador as left-wing economist Andres Arauz and conservative ex-banker Guillermo Lasso vie for presidency.

Peruvians, hard hit by COVID pandemic and political scandals, will cast ballots Sunday for next president and Congress.

Election takes place amid mounting popular discontent and opposition criticism against incumbent Deby.

Draft constitution will expand President Sadyr Japarov’s powers and allow him to run for office a second time.

With most rivals in exile or sidelined, Benin’s President Patrice Talon looks set to win a second term in office.

Voters in Ecuador are set to choose between Andres Arauz and Guillermo Lasso in Sunday’s run-off election.

The April 11 vote comes as Peru is grappling with a coronavirus surge and years of political scandals.

The world should watch Ecuador’s April 11 presidential runoff closely to ensure no foul play disrupts the election.

The election pitted Malielegaoi, who has been prime minister for the last 22 years, against former ally Mataafa.

Main opposition parties boycotted the vote leaving a 56-year-old political newcomer as incumbent’s only challenger.

Five others wounded by gunfire after troops cleared protesters in the opposition stronghold of Save.