This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to watch and listen to the Ayotzinapa students as well as the parents of the 43. Folks from the University of St. Louis as well as Latinos en Accion, from St. Louis, will be present in the video conference call
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.
Two Thirds Want Toronto Ranked Voting Introduction
Polls shows large majority back Toronto ranked voting introduction to fix growing political crisis
Mega Development Plans Spur Save Coral Bay Protest
There is ever growing opposition to the Summer’s End Mega Yacht Marina development on the Caribbean island of St. John. As a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands and an unincorporated American territory, locals have no Presidential voting rights and only ‘non-voting status’ in Congress.
Drug War is Last Barrier to Latin America Democracy
Smuggling black market gangs remain entrenched barrier to Latin America democracy and US holds key
Comparing Canadian Money Politics With American System
After nearly 4 billion dollar American midterm vote, looking to Canadian money politics with envy
The Peruvian Corruption Fighter Leading Transparency International
Transparency International to be led by anti-Fujimori regime Peruvian corruption fighter Jose Ugaz
Toronto Internet Voting Concerns Delay Passage of Bill
Secrecy, security and verifiability have led Toronto internet voting concerns of Canada Parliament
Is Nevez Pro-American and Capitalist Model Right for Brazil?
Brazil’s voters consider Aécio Nevez pro-American and small government policies as candidate
An Evo Morales Third Term is Certain Thing in Bolivia
Bolivia has a growing economy but lags its neighbors, yet Morales third term is largely unopposed
Importance of Political Advertising Copyright Infringement Ban
Federal Canadian proposal to allow political advertising copyright laws to expire was a mistake