While local and international players work hard to eliminate Venezuela’s autocratic regime, the country’s ruler is on a counter-offensive.
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.
Election of Gabriel Boric as Chile’s youngest president
35-year-old “moderate socialist,” Gabriel Boric, will be sworn in as Chile’s president in March, the youngest in the country’s history.
Freedom Of Political Cartoonists Threatened In Latin America
Herman Duarte, a Costa Rican representative for Arbitrator Intelligence shares insights on freedoms of political cartoonists in Latin America.
Chilean Democracy Faces A Critical Test
If far-right candidate Kast wins the upcoming presidential election, Chile could find itself on the path to a democratic retreat.
Testing The Resilience Of Latin America’s Democracies
The COVID pandemic has put Latin American communities and governments under immense strain, putting democracy to the test.
Maduro Strengthens His Grip On Power In Venezuela
Súper Bigote – “Super Mustache” – is a new cartoon on Venezuelan official TV that portrays Maduro as an anti-imperialist crusader.
Venezuela elections: Why dictators love democracy’s ‘passing aroma’
Venezuela’s opposition has rallied disenchanted voters ahead of a future presidential election lawfully set to take place in 2024.
Opinion: Jair Bolsonaro tests Brazil’s democracy
According to DW’s Philipp Lichterbeck, a president who threatens to organize a military coup should face impeachment proceedings.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Defeated Over Printed Ballot Proposal
Bolsonaro, who plans to seek for re-election, claims that the current voting system is exposed to fraud, allegations dismissed in court.
Brazil Judge Orders Bolsonaro Probe For Vote Fraud Claims
After claiming Brazil’s electronic voting system is vulnerable to fraud President, Jair Bolsonaro, hit out a judicial probe into his claims.