Armed with weapons, mobile phones and conspiracy theories, groups [that were created] on Telegram led Brazil’s insurrection.
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.
Raponda Named Gabon’s First-Ever Female VP
Gabon’s president Ali Bongo Odimba named Monday (Jan. 09) the country’s first female vice-president. Rose Christian Ossouka Raponda.
The Future Of South Korean Democracy
[Korea] needs a consensus policy on North Korea in the way that Ostpolitik was embraced by the center left and center right in Germany.
Haiti’s Democracy Dying As Last Senators Leave Office
Resignation of Haiti’s final…senators raises concerns about…democracy in a country that hasn’t been able to hold elections since 2016.
Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown
Protesters marched across the streets in Sistan and Baluchestan January 13, as Iran’s Shia clerical rulers have intensified repression.
Russia’s Ruling Party Uses AI To Purge Anti-War Voters
Russia’s ruling party is purging its ranks of opponents to the war in Ukraine with AI and algorithms that track voters’ social media activity.
Thousands Protest Against Tunisian President’s Seizure Of Power
Thousands of protesters in central Tunis have marched against the seizure power by President, Kais Saied, demanding he step down.
How Vietnam’s Anti-Corruption Fight Keeps Expanding
Nguyen Phu Trong, the leader of the Communist Party in Vietnam, has compared his anti-corruption effort to a “blazing furnace.”
Indonesia’s New Criminal Code Assaults Rights
Indonesia’s new criminal code puts at risk the basic rights of millions. LGBT people, and religious minorities will be particularly affected.
Iran’s Protest Supporters Face Arrests, Working Bans
Alavi was reporting on victims of most recent protests… The countrywide protests erupted in autumn after Jina dead in police custody.