Multimillion dollar payouts from the Canadian Parliamentary pension are an abuse of public checkbook
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.
Economic and Political Crisis Boosts Power of Venezuelan Military
As the Maduro regime has flirted with disaster, the Venezuelan military has emerged as a power player
Sleeping On A Volcano
This is one of the many true and tragic stories I have witnessed – stories that highlight the devastation that follows in the wake of an economic system that I and other economists call the Death Economy
Rousseff Proposes Public Vote on Early Brazilian Election
If impeachment bid fails President Rousseff offers opponents an early Brazilian election immediately after
Canada Shows Why Capping Election Spending Isn’t Easy
Canadian plans to expand system of capping election spending have to be done the right way
Opposition Plans to Recall Venezuelan President Maduro Progress
Opponents are seeking to recall Venezuelan President Maduro who is increasingly unpopular
Former Brazilian President Lula to Stand Trial
Allegations of obstructing justice in an ongoing corruption investigation for former Brazilian President Lula
Cuban Dissident’s Struggle Reflects Slowly Changing System
Hopes and challenges of modern nation can be seen in story of local Cuban dissident’s struggle
Lessons From Abroad For Canada Voting Reforms
Reformers are looking around the globe while coming up with final proposals for Canada voting reforms
The Farm Lobbyists Battling Imports of Argentine Citrus
How Californian farm lobbyists are leading the fight to block mass imports of Argentine lemons