President Maduro pressure on Venezuelan newspapers leading to new wave of opposition news closures
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.
Post-Chavez Americas Tilting to Right Wing
Increasing shift in voting patterns away from left wing economics is defining post-Chavez Americas
Pre-Columbian Trade Wars Defined Aztec Power Politics
Research outlines Aztec power struggles with ancient economic competitors before European arrival
Ayotzinapa’s Caravana 43 USA: Calendar of Events
The Caravana43 is well on its way through the country, taking its different routes, making news in Spanish media as well as English. Check out the places they are stopping!
How Latin America Became World’s Happiest Region
World’s happiest citizens are now found in Latin America as democracy pairs with reduced violence
Invitation to Ayotzinapa Caravana43 Dallas Press Conference
Dallas for Ayotzinapa Coalition would like to formally invite you to meet with representatives of the Ayotzinapa community: students, parents, relatives, and advocates from Mexico
1.7 Million Protest After Brazilian Corruption Revelations
President Rousseff maneuvers to survive scandal in wake of latest Brazilian Corruption Revelations
Mexican Journalist Carmen Battles Media and Government
Controversial Mexican journalist Carmen fired for second time but supporters sign up in support
Parents of 43 Mexican Kidnapping Victims Speak
A group of students, parents, and relatives of the 43 normalistas forcibly kidnapped in late September in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, are expected to arrive in the US this week to speak about their experiences
Mass Marches Call For Brazilian President’s Impeachment
As Petrogas corruption scandal bites, protests call for embattled Brazilian President’s impeachment