While most US illegal immigrants come from Mexico, Cuba also has large impact: Immigration reform could open frozen controversies and upend Cuba immigration
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.
Colombia Peace Talks With FARC Move Forward
Colombia violence and drug trafficking could be reversed through negotiations
Leader of Canada Native Group Steps Aside in Crisis
Leader of Canada native groups was seeking greater autonomy for frozen north of landscape
Canada Native People Press for Increased Autonomy
Many Canada native groups have been pushing for more autonomy in running their vast land
Canada’s Tribes Move to Renegotiate Treaties With Government
Native Canada Tribes have launched movement to rewrite treaties signed with government
President Correa Likely to Win Elections in Ecuador
Ecuador’s election campaign kicked off on Friday with rallies for all eight presidential candidates — with incumbent Rafael Correa far ahead of his rivals
Lima Mayor Battles Peru’s Worst Drug Gangs
Capital Lima mayor fights Peru’s worst drug gangs and criminals in familiar Latin American story: Peru gang violence has roots in US drug laws and prisons
More Changes at Top of Cuba’s Aging Dictatorship
Cuba continues its dictatorship model with aid of aging leaders at home and abroad
Canada Robocall Case Exposes Voter Suppression
Canada’s world class democracy tested by questionable practices in election
An American’s Experience in the Dominican Republic
Outreach 360 works to create choices for children in the developing world through the promotion of English, literacy, and community health.