Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination in his private residence overnight coincides with an increase in gang violence in the capital.
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.
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).
Haiti’s PM Resigns As Anti-Government Protests Continue
The Haitian PM’s resignation comes at a time when Haiti is in the midst of a serious social and political crisis marked by instability, abuse.
Ranked Voting Proposed For Puerto Rico Self-Determination
A new bill aims to allow Puerto Ricans to choose their political future through a democratic process that includes ranked choice voting.
Scattered Protests Reveal A Deepening Crisis In Cuba
Cuba’s current leaders should see hunger strikes not as a threat but as a symptom of a deeper crisis, both economic and political.
Can #FreeHaiti Movement Bring Democracy To Struggling People?
Plagued by government mistrust, corruption, foul play, the hashtag #freeHaiti has permeated social. But can it bring democracy to Haiti?
Puerto Rican Self-Determination Is Win For Democracy, Not Democrats
A new bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the US House of Representatives with the aim of making Puerto Rico a state.
Text and Context of Haiti’s 2021 Draft Constitution
Haiti is once again nearing a new constitution. The ongoing constitutional reform drive, which began in 2020, lacks universal support.
Attacks on Judicial Independence in Haiti Damage Democracy
Haiti’s government has ramped up repression as it recently made arbitrary changes to the Supreme Court’s composition and detained three justices.
A Spectre of Violent Repression Looming Over Haiti
Increasing political tensions in Haiti coupled with insecurity could result in protests followed by violent crackdowns by authorities