Question 1

Which South American country's legislative elections in late 2025 saw a significant victory for the party of its free-market champion president, indicating a strengthening of conservative parliamentary power?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Question 2

Following a rightward political shift, which South American nation elected José Antonio Kast as president in a December 2025 runoff, with his campaign emphasizing public security and anti-crime legislation?

Accepted Answer

Chile

Question 3

In late 2025, Bolivia held a presidential runoff where Rodrigo Paz Pereira of the Christian Democratic Party emerged victorious, marking a departure from the previous dominance of which party?

Accepted Answer

Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS)

Question 4

Which South American country's government, in late 2025, ordered direct police and military intervention in two municipalities following separate attacks that resulted in at least 25 deaths?

Accepted Answer

Honduras

Question 5

In response to escalating drug-related violence and loss of state control over prisons, Ecuador declared a State of Emergency in 2025, ahead of a referendum that ultimately rejected the authorization of what?

Accepted Answer

Foreign military bases

Question 6

As of early 2026, which South American nation is in the process of enacting a comprehensive chemical management framework with Law 15.022/2024, requiring the registration of chemical substances produced in quantities of one ton or more annually?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 7

Which South American country's presidential election in December 2025 resulted in a decisive victory for right-wing candidate José Antonio Kast, signaling a sharp political shift after years of social justice and constitutional reform debates?

Accepted Answer

Chile

Question 8

In 2025, Mexico's government proposed tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese cars and auto parts, alongside other goods, as part of its efforts to align more closely with which trading partner ahead of USMCA negotiations?

Accepted Answer

United States

Question 9

Which South American nation's government, in mid-2025, is pushing a liberal-leaning labor reform that has sparked significant union protests, while also dealing with a pickup in inflation after a period of deceleration?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Question 10

Which South American country officially restored diplomatic relations with Israel in December 2025, after they had been severed in October 2023 in protest over the Gaza war?

Accepted Answer

Bolivia

Question 11

The cybersecurity threat landscape in Latin America in 2024 saw which country being by far the most attacked in terms of data extortion and ransomware incidents?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 12

In late 2025, the European Union announced stricter controls on imported food products and postponed the implementation of its Deforestation Law by one year, significantly affecting exporters from which major South American trade bloc?

Accepted Answer

Mercosur

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