Armed with weapons, mobile phones and conspiracy theories, groups [that were created] on Telegram led Brazil’s insurrection.
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.
Bolivia Governor Arrest Stokes Fears Of Political Revenge Cycle
Police arrested Luis Camacho, the right-wing governor of the opposition stronghold of Santa Cruz, stoking flames of political revenge.
Freedom Of Speech ‘Doesn’t Exist’ In Venezuela
Venezuela used to be one of the most progressive democracies in Latin America, today there is no room for opinions that differ from those of the government.
The Uncomplicated Reason Brazil Can Count Its Ballots So Quickly
America’s democracy appears to fall short of Brazil’s where the results of the most recent election were announced same day.
As Autocrats Ascend, Gloomy Data On Democracies’ Decline
Around the world, countries are facing threats posed by would-be autocrats. And the road to restoring democracy is long and hard.
Latin America’s Democracies ‘Shaken’ Ahead Of Key Polls
Some Latin American nations are facing major obstacles to democratic reforms particularly in the lead-up to important elections.
The Threat To Brazil’s Democracy
Brazil holds elections next month. Bolsonaro would likely claim a rigged vote if the race in which he faces leftist Lula da Silva tightens.
Chilean Constitution: A Rejection In The Name Of Democracy
On Sunday, over 60% of Chileans rejected a directly elected convention’s draft new national constitution. They had good and bad reasons.
Protecting Colombia’s Fragile Democracy
Petro has surprised observers by criticizing Nicaragua’s authoritarian drift that, in his words, has turned into a climate of “repression…”
Facebook Misses Misinformation In Brazilian Election Ads
Facebook failed to detect…election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil’s 2022 election, violates its own community policies.