María del Carmen Abascal, aged and ailing, became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis when she was evicted two weeks ago, prompting mass protests and triggering national elections. More

Supporters of the law say it would bring stability to a country with a long history of short-lived governments, but critics see the measure as a threat to democracy. More

In a top Senate battleground, Representative Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee, sparred with Josh Turek, her Democratic rival, on policy issues ranging from Medicaid to term limits. More

Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democrat, said the attack in August occurred while she was repairing a damaged campaign sign. More

The president offered support for the Republican Senate candidate, after earlier grumbles, but focused much of his speech on a defense of his own record. More