Plagued by Mexican corruption and drug war mafias, rule of law and stability are being threatened
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.
Life is Daily Struggle for Black Cubans
Black Cubans face harsh and severely disadvantaged life as true second class citizens in Fidel Castro’s Cuban form of socialism without protections
Canada Tribe Battles Rio Tinto Mining Giant
Innu First Nation and Canada tribe battles Rio Tinto conglomerate and organizing defense of land
Mexico Local Election Win for Conservatives
Conservative party for Governor in Mexico local election win in crucial state of Baja California
How a Dead Mexican Can Still Win Elections
Bizarre tale of local Mexican election winner who was officially declared dead over three years early although his political career seems to carry on. Can A Dead Mexican Can Still Win Elections?
Brazil Workers Continue Massive Protest Movement
Democracy giant Brazil workers marching again after last month’s massive protest movement
Major Brazil Protests Seek Worker’s Rights
Marches taking place nationwide as workers seek strengthened rights and protections in major Brazil protests
Mexico Holds Local Elections Plagued by Violence
Heavy mafia style violence haunts nation as Mexico holds local elections plagued by US Drug Wars
Violence Haunts Mexico Local Elections
Mafia style political violence is plague of Mexico local elections despite potential for growth
Brazil to Hold Referendum on Massive Reforms
Following unprecedented mass protests, President of Brazil to hold referendum on reforms