Latin America is experiencing a resurgence of left-leaning politics, with several countries electing leftist presidents in recent years, including Gabriel Boric in Chile, Pedro Castillo in Peru, and Gustavo Petro in Colombia. However, the region also still has right-leaning and centrist governments. Poverty and inequality remain high issues in Latin America. While the middle class has grown, its growth has stagnated in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened poverty and inequality in most Latin American countries. Looking ahead, Brazil's upcoming election could further impact the region's political landscape.