The government of President Daniel Ortega has begun a sweeping crackdown against the free press and activists in Nicaragua.
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.
VIDEO: Latin America Constitutional Democracy And Electoral Integrity
Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy at Boston held an international conference “Electoral Integrity and Constitutional Democracy in Latin America”.
7 Convicted in Killing of Honduran Environmental Activist
A Honduran court found seven people guilty of participating in the 2016 murder of prize-winning indigenous and environmental rights activist Berta Caceres.
Deutsche Bank Offices Raided in Panama Papers Corruption Probe
Police raided six Deutsche Bank offices in and around Frankfurt on Thursday over money laundering allegations linked to the “Panama Papers”.
Poets Facing The Wall: New Anthology of Sonnets Take on Trump’s Wall
I am honored to be included in this new publication and art exhibit featuring poets from across America and the world coming together to address the meaning and the effects of building THE WALL.
The Wall, Immigration and Opioids: No Good Newt Gingrich
I want to point out that the opioid crisis in this country is mostly because Big Pharma was over prescribing them. Big Pharma and corrupt legislators got the country in this mess.
Guatemala Lawmakers Propose Jail For Some Political Speech
Guatemala lawmakers propose jail for some political speech prompting charges that would violate constitutional measures guaranteeing freedom of expression.
Journal Of Democracy Explores Trends In Latin American Democracy
How is the decline of established parties transforming Latin American democracy – and beyond? Regional democracies under microscope by multiple authors.
VIDEO: Top 10 Brutal Dictators You’ve Never Heard Of
The 10 most brutal, but largely unknown dictators in the world. It is very difficult to believe the incredible behavior of some of these megalomaniacs.
UN Anti-Graft Body In Guatemala Says Visas Denied, Revoked
President Morales’ government has denied or revoked visas for about a dozen of its personnel says U.N. commission investigating corruption in Guatemala.