Latin America Election Forum

The Latin America Election Forum returns to take stock of the region's 2026 election cycle. Featuring two panels, the event will open with a discussion assessing how electoral trends across Latin America have unfolded so far this year against expert predictions from early 2026, before turning to a dedicated panel on Brazil's election: examining candidates, campaign dynamics, and what the outcome signals for the country's democratic trajectory.

Panel I — Assessing Latin America's 2026 Election Trends

This panel takes stock of Latin America's 2026 election cycle, examining how electoral trends, voter behavior, and democratic institutions across the region have unfolded against predictions and expectations set earlier in the year. Panelists will discuss what these developments signal for the region's political trajectory going forward.

Panel II — Brazil at the Ballot Box: Inside the 2026 Election

Country experts examine Brazil's 2026 election, unpacking key candidates, campaign dynamics, and major issues shaping the race. The discussion will explore what the outcome signals for the country's democratic trajectory and its broader role in the region.

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