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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.

In Latin America, Being A Journalist Can Get You Killed

April 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Latin America, Being A Journalist Can Get You Killed

Following a state of emergency to fight against gangs, El Salvador has taken another serious step in undermining press freedoms.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Journalism and Free Speech, South America

Chile Swears In Former Student Leader As Youngest President 

March 13, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Chile Swears In Former Student Leader As Youngest President 

Gabriel Boric became the youngest person to be sworn in as President of Chile, promising to make Chile “a dignified and just country.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Chile, South America

Support For Democracy Is Waning Across The Americas

March 10, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Support For Democracy Is Waning Across The Americas

Across North, Central and South America, and parts of the Caribbean, only 63% of the public expressed support for democracy in 2021.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, South America

Latin America Needs More Than Elections To Solidify Democracy

March 7, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Latin America Needs More Than Elections To Solidify Democracy

The pervasive presence of crime and corruption has made progress in areas like the rule of law, threatening democracy in Latin America.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Central America, South America

A Path To Venezuela’s Re-Democratization?

February 20, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

A Path To Venezuela’s Re-Democratization?

Experts feel that re-democratization in Venezuela will require a negotiating process leading to free and fair presidential elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: South America, Venezuela

The Revival Of Participatory Budgeting In Argentina

February 20, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

The Revival Of Participatory Budgeting In Argentina

Argentina’s National University of Rosario (NUR) has an innovative participatory budgeting initiative that gives people power over money.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Direct Democracy and Referendums, South America

In Latin America’s New Cold War, Will China Lift Up Autocrats?

February 20, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Latin America’s New Cold War, Will China Lift Up Autocrats?

HE Ou Jianhong and Nayib Bukele of El Salvador recently traded praises raising questions about China’s motives in Latin America.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, South America

Governance Must Trump Ideology in Latin America’s Elections

February 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Governance Must Trump Ideology in Latin America's Elections

Forget all the talk about the region’s “pink tide” and focus on which candidate is most likely to lift the greatest number of boats.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, South America

Facts And Figures: Calculated Repression In Venezuela

February 12, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Facts And Figures: Calculated Repression In Venezuela

Venezuela’s political landscape is not improving. Maduro’s government is not doing well in improving livelihoods, preferring repression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, South America, Venezuela

Defending Latin American Human Rights and Democracy Activists

February 9, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Defending Latin American Human Rights and Democracy Activists

Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) continue to face challenges across Latin America today.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Democracy Charity, Journalism and Free Speech, South America

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