Súper Bigote – “Super Mustache” – is a new cartoon on Venezuelan official TV that portrays Maduro as an anti-imperialist crusader.
Dictatorships articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here you will find our latest news on dictatorships around the world. These articles attempt to shine a light on the ridiculous, bizarre, and inhumane ramifications that result from organizing human societies without consent of the humans. The worst abuses of dictatorships will be covered here as well as their most outrageous behavior. Also see our section on the Political Dissidents who struggle against dictatorships across the world.
“From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.”
Thomas Paine
Cuba Urged To End Repression Of Artists
Over 300 major figures from the art world have called out Cuba, asking it to put an end to state-sponsored violence against artists.
On Syria’s Ruins, a Drug Empire Flourishes
In the ashes of a decade of war, the illegal drug industry run by Bashar al-Assad’s relatives is transforming Syria into a narcostate.
How China’s crackdown Is Changing Hong Kong’s Identity
Beijing’s crackdown on critical discourse has eroded Hong Kong’s unique identity with many self-censoring to avoid possible legal issues.
Are Democracies Losing Out To Authoritarian Regimes?
The world is increasingly authoritarian, Hong Kong embodying this shift. The big question: what are democracies doing about it?
Philippines: Duterte’s Pick Quits Presidential Race
President Rodrigo Duterte’s candidate for the president was Philippine Senator Christopher “Bong” Go who has no quit the race.
In joint op-ed, China and Russia decry US democracy summit
Russian and Chinese Ambassadors have written an op-ed expressing anger at their exclusion from the upcoming summit of democracies.
Burundi activists lambast ‘simplistic’ lifting of sanctions
The United States has lifted sanctions on Burundi. However, activists have lambasted the move as a ‘simplistic’ lifting of sanctions.
Venezuela elections: Why dictators love democracy’s ‘passing aroma’
Venezuela’s opposition has rallied disenchanted voters ahead of a future presidential election lawfully set to take place in 2024.
‘The autocrats are winning’ new strategic competition
The world is witnessing a new strategic competition between democracies and autocracies and the latter appear more resolute.