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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.

Maduro Strengthens His Grip On Power In Venezuela

by DC Editors - December 10, 2021

Maduro Strengthens His Grip On Power In Venezuela

Súper Bigote – “Super Mustache” – is a new cartoon on Venezuelan official TV that portrays Maduro as an anti-imperialist crusader.

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

Venezuela elections: Why dictators love democracy’s ‘passing aroma’

by DC Editors - November 21, 2021

Venezuela elections: Why dictators love democracy’s ‘passing aroma’

Venezuela’s opposition has rallied disenchanted voters ahead of a future presidential election lawfully set to take place in 2024.

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

Opinion: Jair Bolsonaro tests Brazil’s democracy

by DC Editors - September 29, 2021

Opinion: Jair Bolsonaro tests Brazil's democracy

According to DW’s Philipp Lichterbeck, a president who threatens to organize a military coup should face impeachment proceedings.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South America, Worldwide Corruption

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Defeated Over Printed Ballot Proposal

by DC Editors - August 13, 2021

Brazil's Bolsonaro Defeated Over Printed Ballot Proposal

Bolsonaro, who plans to seek for re-election, claims that the current voting system is exposed to fraud, allegations dismissed in court.

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

Brazil Judge Orders Bolsonaro Probe For Vote Fraud Claims

by DC Editors - August 7, 2021

Brazil Judge Orders Bolsonaro Probe For Vote Fraud Claims

After claiming Brazil’s electronic voting system is vulnerable to fraud President, Jair Bolsonaro, hit out a judicial probe into his claims.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Brazil, South America, Worldwide Corruption

Brazil’s Lula Poised For Sensational Political Comeback

by DC Editors - August 1, 2021

Brazil’s Lula Poised For Sensational Political Comeback

Polls predict that if former President Lula da Silva’s political rights are restored, he will smash Jair Bolsonaro if he runs again for president.

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

Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID

by DC Editors - July 15, 2021

Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID

While the world was distracted with COVID-19 democracy was quietly being attacked globally such as in Hungary, Brazil, Belarus, China.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Dictatorships, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, South America

Latin America Countries Clash Over Authoritarian Pasts

by DC Editors - July 12, 2021

Latin America Countries Clash Over Authoritarian Pasts

The revival of leftist politics in South America reflects its struggle with its authoritarian past rather than political flip-flopping.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election History, South America

Latin America Is Slipping Back Into Strongman Rule

by DC Editors - July 1, 2021

Latin America Is Slipping Back Into Strongman Rule

Few Americans are aware of an ominous trend: Latin America’s long decline of democracy is threatening to turn into an autocratic avalanche.

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

Rival Protests In Peru As Tensions Rise Over Vote

by DC Editors - June 23, 2021

Rival Protests In Peru As Tensions Rise Over Vote

In Peru, supporters of Pedro Castillo want the election results upheld, while supporters of Keiko Fujimori want the vote invalidated.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: South America

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