The move announced by Peru followed a decision Friday by 12 Latin American countries and Canada not to grant recognition to Maduro’s hardline government.
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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.
Venezuela’s Assembly Rejects Legitimacy of Maduro Second Term
Venezuela’s congress on Saturday, installing a fresh-faced leader who struck a defiant tone vowed to take up battle against socialist President Maduro.
Bolsonaro Grabs Control Over Brazil’s Indigenous Lands
President Bolsonaro issues an executive order making the Agriculture Ministry responsible for decisions concerning lands claimed by indigenous peoples.
Bolsonaro Decree Grants Sweeping Powers over Brazilian NGOs
Brazil’s new President has used an executive order to give government secretary potentially far-reaching and restrictive powers over NGO’s in Brazil.
Peru’s Attorney General Reverses Course on Corruption Probe
Peru’s attorney general on Wednesday reversed his dismissal of the lead investigators in a sweeping corruption probe into top officials.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Assumes Office, Promises Big Changes
Bolsonaro sworn in as Brazil’s president Tuesday, taking the reins of Latin America’s most populous nation promising to overhaul myriad aspects of life.
Scandal Involving Brazil President-Elect’s Son Clouds Inauguration
Scandal involving Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s son has soured his inauguration next week and tarnished the reputation of a far-right maverick.
Brazil AG Seeks Corruption Charges Against President Temer
Brazil’s attorney general has accused President Michele Temer of sitting at the center of “an institutionalized system of corruption”.
Venezuela’s Biggest Daily is Latest Casualty of Newsprint Restrictions
Venezuela’s biggest independent daily, El Nacional, printed its last edition on December 14, its editor and owner Miguel Henrique Otero announced.
Colombia Offers Additional Education Spending to End Protests
Colombia offers $1.42 billion additional education spending on public higher education as student strike protesting lack of resources stretched to 10 weeks.