Mexico is not a war zone, and yet it is one of the most dangerous places in the world for reporters
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.
Stubborn Violence Epidemic Hampering Caribbean Democracy
Violence mars Caribbean life, study finds violent crime and a tolerance for domestic violence
From Leader to Defendant For Brazil’s Beloved Lula
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faced a Brazilian court Wednesday accused of taking bribes
Paraguayan President Drops Campaign For Re-Election After Protests
Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes backs off new term push following unprecedented riots
Venezuela’s Democratic Facade is Lost, But Hope Remains
With these rulings, the government unwillingly opened a window of opportunity for the opposition
Brazilian Corruption Remains Key Obstacle to Democracy
Advances made through democratic policies in Brazil could be wiped out through the scourge of corruption
Populist Electoral Victory Shows Erosion of Ecuadorian Democracy
Moreno’s election lacks legitimacy for about half of the electorate amid allegations of electoral fraud
Ecuador Opposition Leader Refuses to Concede Alleging Fraud
Ecuador’s second-round presidential runoff vote was marred by fraud, conservative candidate charges
Slow Death of Venezuelan Democracy is Finalized
The move effectively gives the government license to write its own laws, a step closer to a dictatorship
The Uncertain Future of Latin American Populist Movements
Latin America’s recent rightward spiral should not be seen as the end of the populist era in the region