Far-right populists seem to be on the rise in Latin America after defeating leftist candidates in a number of recent presidential elections. Why are they so popular? And are they here to stay?

Populist leaders are sweeping into power across Latin America, with Colombian voters the latest to embrace hardline right-wing politics -- but will the trend last?

Argentina, Chile, Perú -a la espera del recuento oficial definitivo- y ahora Colombia. La victoria del líder de ultraderecha Abelardo de la Espriella en la segunda vuelta de las…

In Latin America, the era of blaming the West for the failures of poor governance may finally be coming to a much-deserved end.

In Colombia and elsewhere, winning was the easy part.