Victorious after resounding win Correa to press legislative campaign with large changes
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.
Cuba Democracy Activists Take Advantage of Travel Freedom
Cuba Democracy Activists: Cuba dictatorship shows some signs of opening but Castro’s refuse to budge
Correa Declares Victory in Ecuador Presidential Election
Ecuador Presidential election sees Correa solidify his mandate to lead
Chavez Photo Release Brings Tension to Venezuela Politics
President Hugo Chavez photo release seen as more proof illness has overtaken politics of Venezuela
Ecuador Election Saturday Watched Closely by Democratic World
President Correa seeking third term in Ecuador election with diverse South American nation
Papal Election Reflects Changing Demographics Of Catholic Church
Will Pope Benedict XVI’s successor be the first non-European elected to title in Papal election?
Brazil Environmental Activist Starts New Party Ahead of Elections
Brazil environmental activist and icon stages bold political gamble with new national party
Colombia and Rebels Make Headway in Peace Talks
Colombia and rebels have been fighting in jungles and villages for decades but peace is possible
American Immigrants Find Economic Success for Children
Children of immigrants in US do very well economically and integrate culturally: Immigrant’s children find economic success for children’s culture to thrive
Ecuador Could Have First Transsexual Lawmaker
Candidate begins run to become Ecuador’s first transsexual lawmaker: Transsexuals have traditionally struggled to be accepted into politics across the world