US-Mexico relationship is among most important alliance of democracies in world as Obama to visit President Nieto
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.
Guatemalan Dictator to Face Genocide Trial
Civil War killed 200,000, but Guatemalan dictator to face genocide trial that will focus on specific massacre with strong evidence for serious conviction
Cuba Dissident Beginning Anti-Dictatorship Media Outlet
New anti-dictatorship media outlet designed by dissident to give news outside state propaganda
What is a Venezuelan Election Without Chavez?
Venezuelan election without Chavez dominating the drama hasn’t been the situation for many decades
Canada Tribe Wins Major Case Against Government
Multiple views on court victory for Manitoba Metis as Canada tribe wins major case
Russia Worries About Venezuela Oil Contracts
Chavez death opens Russia worries about Venezuela possibility of new foreign policy in oil giant
Chavez Passing May Force Cuba Leaders to Reform
Dictatorship has relied on Chavez oil transfers to fund government spending but death to force Cuba leaders to reform
Cheap Brazil Domestic Labor in Short Supply During Boom
Changes to giant Brazil domestic labor outlook is rearranging social structure in surprising ways
Cuba Dissidents Launch New United Opposition to Dictatorship
Leaders aging rapidly and opening space for Cuba dissidents launch new generation of leadership
Mexico, Several U.S. States Redefine Marriage Laws
Mexico and states redefine marriage bill as results remain mixed further north in America