Latinos en la Politica

This South American country was led by President Carlos Menem throughout most of the 1900s. Latinos en la Politica - 200

Argentina

Since 2019, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has represented New York’s 14th district in this national legislative body. Latinos en la Politica - 200

U.S. House of Representatives

This South American country was led by Hugo Chávez for 14 years until his death in 2013. Latinos en la Politica - 200

Venezuela

In 2009, this Latina became the first Hispanic Justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Latinos en la Politica - 200

Sonia Sotomayor

Since 1959, this Caribbean island nation was led for decades by Fidel and later Raúl Castro. Latinos en la Politica - 200

Cuba

This politico represented the Sunshine State on the U.S. Senate from 2011 until early 2025, before becoming Secretary of State under the Trump administration. Latinos en la Politica - 200

Marco Rubio

In 2000, Vicente Fox became president of this country, ending 71 years of rule by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). Latinos en la Politica - 200

México

Óscar Romero served as archbishop of this Central American country before his assassination in 1980. Latinos en la Politica - 200

El Salvador

Michelle Bachelet served two non-consecutive terms as president of this South American country. Latinos en la Politica - 200

Chile

This term describes the wave of leftist political movements that swept across Latin America in the early 2000s, bringing leaders like Hugo Chávez and Evo Morales to power. Latinos en la Politica - 200

Pink Tide

This activist coined the phrase “ Sí se puede.”Latinos en la Politica - 200

Dolores Huerta

This former president of Peru was extradited from Japan in 2007 to face charges of corruption and human rights abuses. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Alberto Fujimori

In 2016, this President of Colombia was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the country’s more than 50-year civil war with the FARC guerrillas. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Juan Manuel Santos

This Spanish politician co-founded the left-wing Podemos party and later served as Deputy Prime Minister of Spain. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Pablo Iglesias

In 1987, this President of Costa Rica received the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in negotiating peace accords that helped end Central American civil conflicts. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Óscar Arias Sánchez

This Mexican diplomatic doctrine emphasizes non-intervention and respect for sovereignty of other nations. Latinos en la Politica - 400

The Estrada Doctrine

Established in 2008, this intergovernmental body aimed to promote political, economic, and social integration among South American nations. Latinos en la Politica - 400

UNASUR (Union of South American Nations)

This former Bolivian president, elected in 2005 and serving from 2006 to 2019, is widely recognized as the country’s first leader from an indigenous background. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Evo Morales

This President was elected in 1981, marking Honduras’s first civilian government in over a century. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Roberto Sauzo Cordova

As Panama’s first female president, she oversaw the final transfer of the Panama Canal to Panamanian control in 1999. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Mireya Moscoso

The government of this President changed Nicaragua’s constitution, allowing him to seek multiple consecutive terms as president. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Daniel Ortega

The first Hispanic American and the first native Californian to serve as governor of the state. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Romualdo Pacheco

After the death of her husband Néstor, this Argentine leader carried on his policies and became known for her populist economic agenda. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Cristin Fernandez Kirchner

First Latino who served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1993 to 1997, under President Clinton. Was elected mayor, becoming the first Latino to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city. Latinos en la Politica - 400

Henry Cisneros

In 2016, this President of Brazil was impeached and removed from office amid allegations of corruption and budgetary misconduct. Latinos en la Politica - 600

Dilma Rousseff

This millennial president of El Salvador gained international attention for his tough stance on crime and for adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. Latinos en la Politica - 600

Nayib Bukele

In 2019, this Venezuelan opposition leader was recognized by over 50 countries, including the U.S., as the nation’s interim president amid a constitutional crisis. Latinos en la Politica - 600

Juan Guaidó

This treaty ended the Mexican-American War and ceded a large portion of Mexico. Latinos en la Politica - 600

The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

This Mexican presidential candidate from the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) was assassinated during the 1994 campaign, shocking the nation and altering the political landscape. Latinos en la Politica - 600

Luis Donaldo Colosio Murrieta

In the 2000s, Brazil joined this diplomatic initiative alongside Germany, India, and Japan to advocate for permanent seats on a reformed United Nations Security Council. Latinos en la Politica - 600

G4

This autonomous community in northeastern Spain has its own parliament and has held controversial referendums seeking independence from Spain. Latinos en la Politica - 600

Catalonia

First Hispanic to serve in Congress Delegate from Florida. Latinos en la Politica - 600

Joseph Marion Hernández

Panama’s first female president. Latinos en la Politica - 600

Mireya Moscoso