Ecuador’s top court ordered former Correa on Wednesday to stand trial for his alleged role in the 2012 botched kidnapping of an opposition lawmaker.
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.
VIDEO: Fair Elections and the Future of Brazilian Democracy
The October 28 elections in Brazil. had Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist against Fernando Haddad who represented the left-wing Workers’ Party.
VIDEO: The Global Labor Movement and Brazilian Democracy
October 29th, Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs organized an interesting lecture on the global labor movement and Brazilian democracy.
VIDEO: The Biggest Corruption Scandal In Latin America’s History
The biggest corruption scandal in Latin America’s history has emerged from Brazil’s Petrobras and spread its tentacles across the region and beyond.
New Venezuelan Spy Chief Picked After Uproar Over Politician’s Death
Venezuela has named a new chief of its state intelligence agency following the death of a politician in custody that was officially ruled a suicide.
After Election, Bolsonaro Speech Must Not Become Brazilian Policy
After presidential elections in Brazil, toxic speech must not become Brazilian policy. Amnesty International reacted to as Jair Bolsonaro emerged winner.
Fascist? Populist? Debate Over Describing Brazil’s Bolsonaro
Brazil’s presidential race front-runner says he wants to liberalize a largely closed economy, so why is he being called “populist” and a “fascist”?
Journal Of Democracy Explores Trends In Latin American Democracy
How is the decline of established parties transforming Latin American democracy – and beyond? Regional democracies under microscope by multiple authors.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Declines Debate With Rival Ahead Of Sunday Election
Brazil’s Bolsonaro declines debate with rival ahead of Sunday election and sought to counter criticism that he represents a threat to country’s democracy.
Brazil’s Right-Wing Candidate Scolds Son For Threat To Shut Top Court
Brazil’s leading presidential hopeful, Jair Bolsonaro, publicly upbraided his son on Monday for threatening to shut down the Supreme Court.