Stable and prosperous Central American nation has set a shining example for world of a functioning democracy as reflected in Costa Rica’s election system
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.
VIDEO: Crackhead to Seek Toronto Mayor Re-election
Toronto mayor re-election for accused crackhead has a great chance to win Canada vote amid scandal
Canada Politicians Learn Not to Shun Twitter
Few politicians remain separated or shun Twitter and social media in Canada
Colombia Nukaks’ Terrible Experience After First Contact
Colombia Nukaks came out of the depths of Amazon Jungle and into lowest levels of poverty in South America after first sustained contact with the outside world
Map Shows Pre-Columbian Tribes of North America
Artistic map shows probable locations of various known pre-Columbian tribes across North America as they were before the arrival of European colonialism
Edward Snowden in Passionate Letter to Brazilian People
Letter to Brazilian people reflects country largely supportive of NSA leaker Edward Snowden who revealed US spying on Brazil leaders
Rise of Women Leaders Changing Latin America
Region is going to have more than a few women leaders changing Latin America with democracy
Canada Proposal Sees Strengthened Parliament
Canada’s Westminster-style government could be in for some monumental changes with a strengthened Parliament
Massive Canada Election Reforms Move Forward
Proposed changes in Canada election reforms are far-reaching but passage is far from certain
65 Years Without an Army? Welcome to Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s people were right to celebrate yesterday’s commemoration of sixty-five years since entire military was abolished in Latin American democracy leader