Covid-19 required appropriate response from governments. Responses have been poor in some regions, with democracy even declining in Latin America.
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.
Huelga and Boycott: weapons to defend ourselves
Cesar Chavez said we only have two weapons to defend ourselves; Huelga and Boycott. These too are the response to blasé to shared scrape.
Brazil’s President Tests Positive for COVID-19
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19. Bolsonaro has downplayed the pandemic and his regime has largely neglected it.
‘Maduro’s machinations’ consolidating control in Venezuela?
The international community has called out Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro for dictatorship. During COVID-19, the dictator instead tightened the noose.
Democracy (still) on the Edge: An Analysis of Brazil’s Political Response to the Covid-19 Crisis
Any discussion about Brazil’s failed response to the COVID-19 pandemic must start with the country’s far-right populist president, Jair Bolsonaro, experts argue.
Ecuador’s former president Rafael Correa found guilty of corruption
Former President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, has been convicted on corruption charges. He was sentenced Tuesday to eight years in prison.
Transition Framework: A new path to Venezuelan democracy?
Democratic elections are crucial to resolving the crisis in Venezuela. Maduro will not organize them so a Council of State will be essential, perspective.
Cuba creating a Venezuelan dictatorship in its own image
Tamara Suju says much is known about Cuba’s infiltration of Venezuela, little on the repression, intelligence training it gives to Venezuelan operatives.
Iran, China and Venezuela called out on human rights abuses
State Department’s 2019 Country Human Rights Report shows deterioration in respect for human rights globally but, Iran, China and Venezuela in particular.
Return of military intervention in Latin America: Implications for Democracy
Military interventions were receding in Latin America. Their resurgence raises worries as to how they may impact democracy on the continent.