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Caribbean articles on Democracy Chronicles

The islands of the Caribbean Sea are organized into over 30 territories including independent nations and colonial holdovers like the various overseas departments and dependencies still affiliated with Europe, America or other foreign countries. Also check out our articles on the Americas, Central America and Cuba.

Dissident Artists On Trial In Cuba, Face Years In Prison

by DC Editors - May 31, 2022

Two dissident artists went on trial in Cuba on Monday, facing years in prison after being arrested last year.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents

Latin America Needs More Than Elections To Solidify Democracy

by DC Editors - March 7, 2022

Latin America Needs More Than Elections To Solidify Democracy

The pervasive presence of crime and corruption has made progress in areas like the rule of law, threatening democracy in Latin America.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Central America, South America

Latin America Increasingly Perilous For Human Rights Defenders

by DC Editors - February 7, 2022

Latin America Increasingly Perilous For Human Rights Defenders

Basic freedoms are collapsing in Latin America. Rights defenders are coming under increasing attacks from state and non-state actors.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Central America, Democracy Charity, Political Dissidents, South America

New Cuba Law Proposed Targeting Independent Journalism

by DC Editors - February 3, 2022

New Cuba Law Proposed Targeting Independent Journalism

A proposed modification to the penal code of Cuba might make support for independent journalists and media organizations illegal.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Journalism and Free Speech

Cubans Who Joined July Protests Now Face Stiff Sentences

by DC Editors - January 22, 2022

Cubans Who Joined July Protests Now Face Stiff Sentences

Scores of people facing stiff sentences in trials this month for their roles in the demonstrations of July 11 and 12, 2021 in Cuba.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents

4 Reasons To Be Optimistic About Latin American Democracy

by DC Editors - January 22, 2022

4 Reasons To Be Optimistic About Latin American Democracy

Although there are major attempts to reverse democracy in Latin America, a key expert argues for four key reasons to be optimistic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Central America, South America

Mothers Demand Release Of Cuba Minors Jailed For Protests

by DC Editors - January 10, 2022

Mothers Demand Release Of Cuba Minors Jailed For Protests

The mothers say their children were detained and interrogated without the presence of adults, while prosecutors want 23 year sentences.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Cuba, Political Dissidents

Republicans Hail Barbados’ Move Away From Monarchy

by DC Editors - December 5, 2021

Republicans Hail Barbados’ Move Away From Monarchy

Anti-monarchy movements across the Commonwealth hailed Barbados as it dismissed the monarchy become the world’s newest republic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Election History

Haiti: fears of widespread violence following President’s assassination

by DC Editors - July 7, 2021

Haiti: fears of widespread violence following President’s assassination

Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination in his private residence overnight coincides with an increase in gang violence in the capital.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Haiti

The Need To Fix Jamaica’s Democracy

by DC Editors - June 13, 2021

The Need To Fix Jamaica’s Democracy

We’re not sure if Jamaica has two major parties. There’s the ruling party and the collapsing Opposition, to be sure (whichever you pick).

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean

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