Record number of aboriginal parliamentarians win seats in Canada reflecting deep national changes
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.
Political Comedian Leading Race to Guatemalan Presidency
Runoff vote for Guatemalan presidency sees comedian Jimmy Morales take on former first lady Torres
Brazilian Impeachment Battle is Getting Uglier
As Brazilian impeachment preparations gain steam, targeted Rousseff makes use of some tough words
The Impressive Surge in Canadian Early Voting
Election watchers are taken by surprise by Canadian early voting explosion set to alter results
Corruption is Biggest Threat to Latin American Democracies
Across the continent Latin American democracies face a plague of corruption scandals and protest
Rousseff Impeachment Increasingly Likely in Brazil
Terrible public support in polling is making a Rousseff impeachment more likely than ever before
Canadian Social Media is Changing Elections For Good
Old media increasingly struggling to adapt to impact of Canadian social media in election coverage
Can Cuban Human Rights Continue Backsliding?
Most repressive country in Americas worses as Cuban human rights campaigners and reporters targeted
Mexican Reporters Under Deadly Siege
Targeted harassment and murder have become all too commonplace for new lot of Mexican reporters
Rapper Leading the Fight For Mexican Women Rights
Lyrical genius Mare Advertencia Lirika using her rap songs in battle to save Mexican women rights