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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.

Macron Honors Haitian Revolutionary, But Leaves Much Unsaid

May 2, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Macron Honors Haitian Revolutionary, But Leaves Much Unsaid

Macron visited the prison where Toussaint Louverture died, praising him as a hero who embodied French Revolution values.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Caribbean, Colonialism, Election History, France, Haiti

Haiti’s Democracy Dying As Last Senators Leave Office

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Haiti

Dissident Artists On Trial In Cuba, Face Years In Prison

May 31, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

March 7, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 7, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

February 3, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 22, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

January 10, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

December 5, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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

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