If we move forward, informed by science and medicine and real facts, our species prospers and needless suffering is reduced. If we move backwards, as Argentina just did, we’ll keep walking blindly into hard objects.
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.
Party Nominates Jailed Brazilian Ex-President to Run Again
Brazil’s Workers Party named jailed ex president Lula da Silva to run again in October’s election while other candidates criticize Da Silva and his party.
Colombia’s Uribe Withdraws Resignation Amid Bribery Probe
Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, accused of witness tampering and bribery, on Wednesday asked the Senate to ignore his resignation letter
Lights Go Out During Vote for Maduro as Socialist Party Head
Gathering of Venezuelan socialists took an unexpected turn when the lights went out just as they were about to select Maduro as their party’s leader.
Prominent Opposition Lawmaker Flees Venezuela After Threats
Jose Manuel Olivares fled the crisis-stricken country after his family received threats that they would be persecuted
Colombian ex-President Uribe Resigns from Senate Amid Inquiry
Court calls on Uribe to testify in an investigation into whether he participated in witness tampering and bribery
Former Rebels in Colombia Join Congress (And Democracy)
Eight ex-combatants with Colombia’s once-largest rebel group were sworn into office Friday
Thousands in Colombia Protest to Call for End to Activist Killings
Killings continue, on average one every three days, according to the government’s top human rights official
VIDEO: Money, Corruption and Transnational Politics
Analysis of the larger theme of transnational organized crime in the region of the Americas
Why Venezuela’s Elections Don’t Matter to a Desperate Populace
As President Nicolás Maduro looks to stay in power, thousands are trying to flee the country