Colombia is conducting far-reaching talks with rebel FARC movement to end decades of violence but few expected country’s peace-themed soccer to be such a hit
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.
Websites of Canada Lawmakers Fail to Meet Needs
Lacking proper information but designed to connect Canada citizens to government, Websites of Canada Lawmakers Not Adequate For Public Usage
Brazil Finance Official Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
Public concern over corruption mounts as Brazil finance official resign in shame with legal trouble on the horizon
Can Violent Honduras Reclaim its Democracy?
Election will test democracy in a newly violent Honduras threatened by violent smuggling gangs
Will Ingrid Betancourt Run for Colombia President?
Dramatic rescue of politician from FARC paved way for Ingrid Betancourt run for Colombia President
Rob Ford Fiasco Should Spur Canada Election Reform
Canada Election Reform: local and federal election (and recall) reform is following controversy of Rob Ford fiasco
Peace Talks, Elections, and Democracy in Colombia
South America has high hopes for democracy in Colombia as country transforms post-civil war
For South America, Monroe Doctrine Officially Dead
Latin America breathes more freely with long due news that Monroe Doctrine officially dead after guiding American policy for the last two hundred years
Chile Election Win for Resurgent Bachelet Certain
Former President Bachelet poised to regain the office amid public discontent in Chile election
Brazil Powerbroker Starts Jail Term for Corruption
Corruption trials have now led to jail for discredited Brazil Powerbroker and former leader of the ruling party