Toronto City Council puts hold on plans to update voting system in massive ranked ballot setback
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.
A Historic Peace Deal To End Colombian Civil War
Negotiators trying to broker a peace deal between Colombia’s Farc rebels and government forces have said that they are near a breakthrough for ending the nearly five decade long Colombian civil war.
Ayotzinapa: Chronicle of a State Crime
The one-year anniversary of the Ayotzinapa students’ forced disappearance from Iguala, Mexico — has just passed us. Yet the impunity of taking student teachers en masse laughs at the face of any democracy.
A Somber One-Year Anniversary Event For Ayotzinapa
On September 26th, the one-year anniversary of the forced disappearance of the 43 Ayotzinapa students from the Raúl Isidro Burgos Rural Teachers’ College in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, activists and colleagues are holding a series of special events
Wealth of Voter Information in Secret Canadian Databases
Voters surprised to know the treasure trove of information about them in public Canadian databases
The International Coordination of the Caravana43
When Julio César Guerrero wrote a guest post a while back, I promised you the back story of the months of planning for the Caravana43. I know that many of you have already read much about Ayotzinapa. But now…
Guatemalan People Face Setback in Democracy
Guatemala, a country with a shaky electoral process history is facing a setback after it’s president was arrested on charges of corruption.
Arrests Fail to Deter Determined Cuban Political Artists
Speaking out against the system is a dangerous undertaking for beleaguered Cuban political artists
Guatemalan Spring Wins President’s Resignation
Unprecedented people power movement against corruption wins resignation after a Guatemalan Spring
Indigenous Canada’s Complicated Relationship With Elections
First Nations protests for indigenous Canada peoples has challenged relationship with the state