Brazil’s tenuous relationship with democracy, is the election of Jair Bolsonaro in October 2018, going to take Brazil back to its authoritarianism?
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.
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Begins With Bolsonaro Backlash
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival officially began with street parties and revelry Friday amid expectations the first such celebration since Bolsonar took office.
Venezuela’s Guaido Plans to Go Home Despite Safety Concerns
Crisis hit Venezuela as they await opposition leader and self-declared president, Juan Guaido who plans to return despite security concerns
Struggle for Control of Venezuela Returns to Streets
Momentum is growing for Venezuela’s opposition movement led by lawmaker Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests.
Massive Rival Protests as Political Crisis Mounts in Venezuela
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro participated in rival demonstrations Saturday in Caracas.
Mystery of Russia and Venezuela Gold Swap Deepens
Venezuelan authorities detained three foreign journalists and a driver working for the Spanish news agency EFE on Wednesday, the company said.
Tensions as Colombia’s Displaced Converge with Venezuelan Migrants
More than 1,300 Colombians forced to flee their homes in January alone to escape fighting between armed factions despite a peace deal signed two years ago.
Opposition Protesters Fill Streets of Venezuelan Capital
Venezuelans of every age, class and profession poured into the streets of the capital on Wednesday to demand that President Nicolas Maduro step down.
Venezuelan Presidential Standoff Likely to Worsen People’s Misery
U.S. recognition of Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president is being touted by Trump’s administration as a way to restore country’s democracy.
Venezuelan Opposition to Hold Two Days of Protest Amid Turmoil
Venezuelan opposition Juan Guaido calls for two days protests this week in his latest bid to sway military to his side and away from leader Nicolas Maduro.