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.

Potential FARC Amnesty Polarizing Post-Election Colombia

June 27, 2014 by Pietro Scopa Leave a Comment

While many Colombians would agree that peace is the only way to end the violence that has given Colombia the honor of having one of the longest internal conflicts in history, and to secure economic growth, many have a drastically different point of view.

An Inside Look at Money in Elections Quebecois

June 20, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Money in Elections Quebecois-style as new transparency report outlines political donations

Colombian FARC Talks Face Vote in Presidential Contest

June 15, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Colombian President Santos controversial FARC talks face vote that could change terms of peace

Cuban Opposition Blogger Yoani Sanchez Has New Website

June 7, 2014 by Thomas Manning Leave a Comment

Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez has launched a new dissident website testing the limits of the communist regime. Only time will tell if the new Government of Raul Castro will allow this new freedom of information.

Turning Point for Uruguayan Political System

June 3, 2014 by Roy Axel Gordon-Firing Sandberg Leave a Comment

Polls estimating the opposition total surpassing the ruling party by a margin of approximately 10-12%, should have the Broad Front rethink its campaign strategy come the start of July (after World Cup mayhem expected in a football-loving nation)