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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.

Chile Selecting Constitutional Council Amid Voter Apathy

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chile will vote to choose 50 delegates to a council to draw up a new Constitution, after voters rejected a proposed charter.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

Peru’s Democracy Is Under Threat

March 15, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Peru’s Democracy Is Under Threat

Peru’s politics is now marked by violence, just three months after the parliamentary removal of President Pedro over moral incapacity.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: South America

How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Brazil’s Insurrection Was Fueled By Tech Platforms

Armed with weapons, mobile phones and conspiracy theories, groups [that were created] on Telegram led Brazil’s insurrection.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, Social Media and Democracy, South America, Voting Technology

Bolivia Governor Arrest Stokes Fears Of Political Revenge Cycle

January 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: South America

Freedom Of Speech ‘Doesn’t Exist’ In Venezuela

December 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Journalism and Free Speech, South America, Venezuela

The Uncomplicated Reason Brazil Can Count Its Ballots So Quickly

November 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South America, Voting Machines

As Autocrats Ascend, Gloomy Data On Democracies’ Decline

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Latin America’s Democracies ‘Shaken’ Ahead Of Key Polls

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

The Threat To Brazil’s Democracy

September 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

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

Chilean Constitution: A Rejection In The Name Of Democracy

September 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, Direct Democracy and Referendums, South America

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