Cuba is highly dependent on Venezuela’s economic assistance to social programs – Cuba economic freefall follows dependency on Soviets or Chavez for aid cash
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.
Chavez Names Heir as Cancer’s Return May Shorten Life
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez has been leader of socialism in South America for decades
Brazil Justice System Fights on Against Corruption
Corruption is highly dangerous but Brazil justice system in fight for deep changes
Drug Violence in Mexico Fueled by American Weapons
Drug Violence in Mexico: Mexico violence has refused to subside despite repeated attempts at suppression – US Mexico policy has not taken into account drug law effect on Mexico
New Mexico President Nieto Names Cabinet
Nieto Names Cabinet: Giant democracy Mexico forecast to grow rapidly despite drug violence
Obama Meets Mexico’s New President Nieto
Obama Meets Mexico: Mexico, US relationship is among most important anywhere as Nieto, Obama meet
New Mexico President Nieto to Meet Obama
Mexico and the US have troubled relationship despite mutual dependence as Nieto to meet Obama
Brazil Welcomes First Black Supreme Court President
Growing Latin America giant Brazil swears in first black Supreme Court President Joaquim Barbosa
Canada Releases Campaign Finance Limits
Limits on Canada election donations discourage corruption and bad government – Canada Releases Campaign Finance Limits
Canada Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
As the Canada voter registration end approaches, country seeks to maintain its economic momentum