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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.

On The Dynamics of Abortion. And Argentina.

By David Anderson, J.D. - January 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

Dynamics of Abortion

There’s big news from Argentina lately. By a fair margin abortion was finally legalized there last month after decades of grassroots activism.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Religion and Democracy, South America, Women and Democracy, Women Voting Rights

Argentina’s Violent Enforcement of Covid-19 Rules

By DC Editors - November 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Argentina’s Violent Enforcement of Covid-19 Rules

“Argentina’s response to Covid-19 has been marred by a violent police response towards people accused of breaking the rules”, report.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: South America

Latin America facing a ‘decline of democracy’ under Covid pandemic

By DC Editors - July 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

Latin America facing a ‘decline of democracy’ under Covid pandemic

Covid-19 required appropriate response from governments. Responses have been poor in some regions, with democracy even declining in Latin America.

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

Huelga and Boycott: weapons to defend ourselves

By Julio César Guerrero - July 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Mexico, South America

Brazil’s President Tests Positive for COVID-19

By DC Editors - July 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

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

‘Maduro’s machinations’ consolidating control in Venezuela?

By DC Editors - June 26, 2020 Leave a Comment

‘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.

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

Democracy (still) on the Edge: An Analysis of Brazil’s Political Response to the Covid-19 Crisis

By DC Editors - June 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Ecuador’s former president Rafael Correa found guilty of corruption

By DC Editors - April 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: South America, Worldwide Corruption

Transition Framework: A new path to Venezuelan democracy?

By DC Editors - April 1, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

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

Cuba creating a Venezuelan dictatorship in its own image

By DC Editors - March 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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.

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

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