Transparency International warns that Brazilian corruption perceptions are getting worse
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.
Rush to Decide is Harming Canadian Election Reform
Perhaps something so important should take time, argue opponents of Canadian election reform
Happy New Year: You’re DEPORTED!
It alarmed me to read in the Dallas Morning News that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans in the coming months to deport hundreds of the families who have recently sought refuge from the violence in their Central American homelands.
Trudeau’s Proportional Representation Promise
At The Center for Election Science, we’ve consistently spoken out against first-past-the-post, also known as the choose-one plurality voting method. And proportional representation deserves to be a part of that conversation.
Venezuelan Opposition Takes Power in National Assembly
Major challenges await the newly empowered Venezuelan opposition including economic chaos
Religious Politics and Social Tension Throughout History
After 2000 years of religious politics leading to social chaos, it seems to be universal trend
Latin American Leftists Will Stumble on in New Era
Major setbacks in elections this year do not mark end for Latin American leftists but a new start
Canadian Election Method Referendum Proposed
Canada might hold an election method referendum to ditch first-past-the-post voting system
A Historic Victory For Venezuelan Democracy
Maduro admitting election defeat honorably sets the tone for a revitalized Venezuelan democracy
Facts Behind the Brazilian Impeachment Crisis
President Dilma Rousseff to face Brazilian impeachment crisis she knew was coming for long time