Brazilian authorities should cease prosecuting journalists for defamation and repeal the country’s outdated criminal defamation laws.
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.
Former Venezuela Oil Minister Dies in Jail
Martinez, jailed former head of Venezuela’s state-run oil giant PDVSA who was arrested as part of anti-corruption purge, died in state custody Wednesday.
Ecuador Congress Names 35 Year-Old Broadcaster as New VP
Ecuador’s congress on Tuesday named a 35-year-old radio broadcaster and economist, Otto Sonne nholzner as the country’s new vice president.
Scream of Rage: Desperate Peruvians Vote on Corruption Curbs
Peruvians vote a referendum aimed at curbing corruption as the South American nation tries to put an end to a scourge top authorities that behind bars.
VIDEO: Latin America Constitutional Democracy And Electoral Integrity
Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy at Boston held an international conference “Electoral Integrity and Constitutional Democracy in Latin America”.
Venezuela’s Next Generation of Opposition Plays a Long Game
Many of the beleaguered opposition figures remaining in the country see their best hopes in capitalizing on widespread discontent with Maduro’s rule.
Ecuador VP Resigns Amid Probe Over Payments
Ecuador’s VP Maria Vicuna resigns after President Lenin relieved her of duties amid an investigation into payments she received as a legislator years ago.
Top Court Approves Major New Brazil Corruption Investigation
Brazil’s Supreme Court approves federal investigation to allegations that incoming chief of staff for President-elect had taken illegal campaign donations.
Colombia Human Rights Activists Say Hitmen Targeting Them
Human rights activists in Colombia say they are being gunned down by hit men who can be hired for as little as $100, a top U.N. official said Monday.
Ecuador VP Removed, Accused of Taking Kickbacks from Aide
Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno on Monday suspended his vice president, who faces allegations that as congresswoman she took kickbacks from a staff member.