Canada election reforms towards a ranked voting system are delayed by Brexit uncertainty
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.
Why the Ayotzinapa Victims Won’t Go Away
The recent publication of the second damning GIEI report, first publicized in the New York Times with subsequent coverage on National Public Radio is clear evidence that the Ayotzinapa movement has endured the test of time
A Ten-Point Compact For a Post-Maduro Venezuela
As the political and economic situation in Venezuela continues to deteriorate, it pays to look beyond the current situation and outline a possible roadmap that could guarantee the return to democratic life
Venezuela Heading Down a Dangerous Path
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has extended a state of emergency this past Friday, May 13th, as the country’s economic problems have continued into the spring months of 2016
Is Brazil’s Acting President up to the Challenge?
The economic and political crisis facing Brazil’s acting President Michel Temer is unprecedented
Brazil Impeachment Annulled in Win For Rousseff
President Dilma Rousseff has something to celebrate today after her Brazil impeachment annulled
Brazil’s Lower House Votes to Impeach President Rousseff
Move to impeach President Rousseff is likely to consume Brazilian politics for foreseeable future
A Time to Remember Cuba’s Ladies in White Movement
Funeral of Laura Pollan is a time to reflect on the human rights work of the Ladies in White group
Close Election Predicted in Peru Presidential Vote
Electorate is closely split leading into crucial Peru Presidential vote to be held this Sunday
Fixing the Canadian Campaign Finance System
Proposals to reform the Canadian campaign finance system seek to reduce power of money in politics