The June 6, 2022, decision to release 11 suspects of serious corruption is a major setback for rule of law in the Dominican Republic.
Central America articles on Democracy Chronicles
Bordered by Mexico to the north and Colombia to the southeast, Central America consists of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Many countries in the region suffer from high crime rates.
Nicaragua Tightens Grip On Universities To Stifle Dissent
Ortega’s obsessive pursuit of non-existent attempts to destabilize his regime is seen in the state’s takeover of private universities.
In Latin America, Being A Journalist Can Get You Killed
Following a state of emergency to fight against gangs, El Salvador has taken another serious step in undermining press freedoms.
Mexico President Lopez Obrador wins recall vote amid low turnout
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador had voted in favor of the referendum, which the opposition saw as a diversionary tactic.
Authoritarianism Deepens Across Central America
El Salvador’s state of emergency declaration highlights an alarming trend throughout the region where authoritarianism is on the rise.
New Culture Of Dissent Remaking Cuba’s Politics
Living standards in Cuba have steadily fallen over the last few decades. If better institutions are put in place, problems could be averted.
Support For Democracy Is Waning Across The Americas
Across North, Central and South America, and parts of the Caribbean, only 63% of the public expressed support for democracy in 2021.
Mexico’s Democracy Is Crumbling Under AMLO
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as AMLO, has never had much time or aptitude for democratic niceties.
Ancient Mexican City Reveals Social Roots Of Democracy
The ability of that city to prosper was partly due to a shared social structure that provided economic opportunity to immigrants.
Putting A Spotlight On Nicaragua’s Brutal Repression
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has presented a damning report on the brutal repression by Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua.