With less than a month until the start of the 21st century’s first Brazilian World Cup, there have been serious concerns about whether or not the arenas in which the games are supposed to be held will be ready in time.
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.
Costa Rica Outsider Candidate Wins Presidency
Decades of two-party monopoly broken by remarkable victory of Costa Rica outsider candidate
Highly Charged Rival Brazil Protests Are Slow Motion Crisis
Right and left wing groups clash during their rival Brazil protests amid downturn in economy
VIDEO: Going Democrazy in Colombia
Democrazy is a new documentary about Colombia and unlikely Presidential candidate Antanas Mockus. The project is looking to reveal a changing country from inside a revolutionary campaign following on the filmmaker’s previous work.
Quebec First Nations Demand Inclusion in Independence Debate
Quebec First Nation represents pre-European Canadian population seeking political recognition
How Twitter Feed of Venezuela’s Maduro Went Viral
As soon as he took over reigns from Venezuela’s iconic Hugo Chavez, the Twitter feed of highly controversial President Maduro went viral and has reached almost two million followers across the world
Peace Talks Feature Center of Colombia Vote
Talks to end decades long FARC insurgency have become the center of Colombia vote
Tens of Thousands Protest During Venezuela Carnival Holiday
Continued opposition protest during Venezuela Carnival celebrations shows political crisis depth
Major Venezuela Opposition Protests Show End is Far
Political turmoil without end as major Venezuela opposition protest presses on government again
More Venezuela Protest Planned in Crisis Unrest
Additional Venezuela protest planned risk of inflaming tensions in building social crisis