Thrice President Bukele of El Salvador has dismissed Supreme Court rulings to respect rights during coronavirus quarantine. HRW calls on OAS intervention.
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.
Mexico: criminal defamation threatens free expression
Mexican journalist Sergio Aguayo Quezada exposed corruption in Coahuila State and instead got a conviction, a dangerous precedent for freedom of expression.
Social action is the best approach to a stormy 2020, here’s how to be effective
The social climate barometer points to a stormy 2020 that can only be confronted through social action, but there are protocols to follow to be effective.
EVENT: Exposing the ‘dark reality’ behind Cuba’s medical missions
The Organization of American States and Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation host event to discuss the indecorous character of Cuban medical missions.
Upheavals in Latin America: the specter of another lost decade
A Financial Times report sees the current upheavals in South America as a potential cause for another lost decade comparable to what happened in the 1980s.
2018/19 AmericasBarometer results show slide in support for democracy in the Americas
2018/19 AmericasBarometer results presented Tuesday, Oct. 15, at the Wilson Center in Washington DC show slide in support for democracy in the Americas.
Nicaraguan Lawmakers OK Amnesty for Crimes During Protests
Lawmakers allied to Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega on Saturday approved an amnesty bill for crimes related to last year’s anti-government protests.
UN: Human Rights Defenders Under Attack in Guatemala
U.N. Human Rights Office finds human rights defenders, minorities and indigenous people in Guatemala subjected to attacks by state and non-state actors.
Main Keys To Guatemala’s 2019 General Elections
Guatemala will hold general elections next Sunday, 16 June 2019. Just over 8 million Guatemalans will choose the successor of President Jimmy Morales.
American Power Abroad: Fly Away Angel Of Death
There are very evil actions by the US taking place around the world. Why can’t the average fascist that’s involved with our government just take a break, the dust hasn’t even settled in Iraq and Afghanistan yet!