Brazil’s President Michel Temer is barely hanging on to power, accused of corruption and obstruction
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.
POEM: Brilliant Shadows in a World of Darkness
This poem — from a Masters student in Clinical Mental Counseling who is concerned about her prospects as a scholar in civil society — speaks the truth of many students of all races, all ethnicities, all creeds.
Comparing Brazilian and Venezuelan Corruption
Its ironic yet when it comes to corruption, Brazil gets headlines, but Venezuela is world champion
The Students Patching Up Venezuelan Anti-Government Protesters
Short of gauze and bandages, Venezuelan medical students patch up anti-government protesters
Maduro Launches Controversial Venezuela Constitution Overhaul
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has pressed ahead with a plan to create a popular assembly
Democracy at Risk in Ongoing Battle Against Brazil’s Kleptocracy
Brazilian President Michel Temer on Saturday demanded the Supreme Court suspend a probe
Popular Movement Against Brazil Corruption Epidemic Swells
Calls for Brazilian President Michel Temer’s ouster are growing louder due to allegations of corruption
Meet the Venezuelan Women Protesters Taking on Maduro
Popular anger at Maduro in Venezuela is growing, and thousands have mobilized in daily marches
Venezuela’s Maduro Veers Back Toward Dictatorship
Time is running out for Venezuela, a nation of 31 million with the world’s largest reserves of crude oil
Brazilian President Michel Temer Accused Of Corruption
Brazil plunged into political crisis as President Michel Temer faced calls for his impeachment