Although unfounded, the military is expressing similar reservations over Brasil’s electoral process as President Jair Bolsonaro.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
Tunisia’s Saied Unpicks Young ‘Arab Spring’ Democracy
After demolishing most of Tunisia’s nascent democracy over 11 stormy months, President Kais Saied now wields nearly all state power.
Fear For Pakistan Democracy As ISI Gets Power Over Civil Service
Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s new Prime Minister, has handed the ISI espionage agency screening authority over public sector appointments.
Does Democracy Have A Separate Origin In The Americas?
Before European contact, native Americans may have exercised democratic forms of group governance for at least a thousand years.
Namibian president denies ‘inappropriately’ assisting Ramaphosa
Namibia’s government says charges that President Geingob used his office to aid South African counterpart in a cover up are false.
Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling
What was formerly considered a bold move, such as assassinating a dissident in another country, has become ordinary for autocrats.
Iranian Artists-In-Exile Find A Vehicle For Protest
Opponents of Iran’s despotic regime have put an artistic gloss on their dissent by using a car previously owned by a Romanian dictator.
Corruption Gains Ground In Dominican Republic After Acquittal
The June 6, 2022, decision to release 11 suspects of serious corruption is a major setback for rule of law in the Dominican Republic.
In Israel’s Dysfunctional Democracy, The Rabbis Reign
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox MPs aren’t true public servants but rather soldiers for their Rebbes exposing people to COVID agony and death.
Mali Junta Sets Two-Year Delay For Return To Democracy
Mali’s interim admin stewarded by the junta announced on Monday that the country’s transition to democracy will take 24 months.