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South America articles on Democracy Chronicles

News about the struggle for better democracy across North and South America (not including the United States) in this highly diverse and quickly changing region. Also see our World Democracy section or our articles on Central America or on giants Brazil and Mexico.

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

by DC Editors - May 6, 2022

DiCaprio, Ruffalo Urge Brazilians To Vote, Irking Bolsonaro

Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo joined other celebrities making a final push for voters in Brazil to register to vote.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Brazil, Celebrity Politics, South America

Colombia’s Democracy Under Threat

by DC Editors - May 3, 2022

Colombia’s Democracy Under Threat

Democracy in Colombia co-exists with a history of violence and serious human rights abuses that threaten its very foundations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Colombia, South America

Armed Forces Should Not Count Votes In Brazil

by DC Editors - May 1, 2022

Armed Forces Should Not Count Votes In Brazil

Brazil’s controversial President Jair Bolsonaro wants the army to count votes. This, however, could be detrimental to the electoral process.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South Africa, South America

In Latin America, Being A Journalist Can Get You Killed

by DC Editors - April 16, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Journalism and Free Speech, South America

Chile Swears In Former Student Leader As Youngest President 

by DC Editors - March 13, 2022

Chile Swears In Former Student Leader As Youngest President 

Gabriel Boric became the youngest person to be sworn in as President of Chile, promising to make Chile “a dignified and just country.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

Support For Democracy Is Waning Across The Americas

by DC Editors - March 10, 2022

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, South America

Latin America Needs More Than Elections To Solidify Democracy

by DC Editors - March 7, 2022

Latin America Needs More Than Elections To Solidify Democracy

The pervasive presence of crime and corruption has made progress in areas like the rule of law, threatening democracy in Latin America.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Central America, South America

A Path To Venezuela’s Re-Democratization?

by DC Editors - February 20, 2022

A Path To Venezuela’s Re-Democratization?

Experts feel that re-democratization in Venezuela will require a negotiating process leading to free and fair presidential elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: South America, Venezuela

The Revival Of Participatory Budgeting In Argentina

by DC Editors - February 20, 2022

The Revival Of Participatory Budgeting In Argentina

Argentina’s National University of Rosario (NUR) has an innovative participatory budgeting initiative that gives people power over money.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, South America

In Latin America’s New Cold War, Will China Lift Up Autocrats?

by DC Editors - February 20, 2022

In Latin America’s New Cold War, Will China Lift Up Autocrats?

HE Ou Jianhong and Nayib Bukele of El Salvador recently traded praises raising questions about China’s motives in Latin America.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, South America

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