Argentina’s former president C Fernandez was indicted on Monday for bribes recieved from construction companies in exchange for public works contracts.
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.
Peru President’s Corruption Reforms Raise Tension With Congress
Peru opposition slams high-stakes vote over President’s proposals over anti-graft reforms, a high-stakes move that could force out the Cabinet and Congress.
Corruption Law at Risk as Peru’s President Faces Standoff With Congress
Peru’s president wants the opposition-dominated Congress to hold a special session this week to debate his proposed anti-corruption measures.
Venezuela and the Ever-Present Threat of American Intervention
Venezuela has truly faced the consequences of being a socialist country in a world that a fascist United States loves to dominate. Venezuela has huge oil reserves that the US plans on controlling.
Ex-leader Lula Still Not Giving Up Fight To Run In Brazil Election
Brazil’s former president Lula da Silva will not yet bow out of Oct. 7 election, waiting first to hear a Supreme Court decision on an appeal of his ban.
Brazil Polling Reflects Most Uncertain Vote Since Return to Democracy
Brazil’s far-right candidate Bolsonaro leads in first-round voting for presidential election, but would lose to most rivals in a likely runoff ballot.
Brazil Leftist Party Insists On Banned Candidate da Silva
Brazil’s main leftist party said it was sticking with former President Lula da Silva as presidential candidate though electoral court threw him off ballot.
A Brazilian Candidate and Also an Executioner?
Jair Bolsonaro, presidential candidate for the Social Liberal Party (PSL) and a leading candidate for the presidential election in Brazil has promised hell for criminals.
What Are The Challenges Facing Paraguay’s New President Abdo Benítez?
Elected in the general elections last April, Mario Abdo Benítez took office August 15 as the ninth president of Paraguay since the return to democracy 1989.
Brazil Poll Shows Jailed Lula Extending Lead For October Election
Jailed ex-president of Brazil, Lula da Silva, has increased his support by 5 percentage point and could win October presidential election if allowed to run.