Engagement With Canada Elections Targeted by Democracy Campaign for Increased Youth Voting
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.
Venezuela Presidential Election Approaches as World Watches
Venezuela Presidential Election: Chavez Fourteen Year Reign Faces Still Test From Opposition’s Capriles
Jimmy Carter Calls For Increase Attention to Latin America
Carter Calls For US Policy Makers to Turn Focus and Increase Attention to Latin America
Mexico President Calls For US Action on Drug War
Massive Gangs Supplying Action on Drug War Continue to Test Strength of Mexico
Argentina Gives Vote to 16-Year-Olds and Foreigners
Revolutionary Change Like Giving Vote to 16-Year-Olds Are Bold Experiments in Democracy on National Stage That Should be Encouraged Internationally
Social Media Brings Changes to Venezuela Election
Venezuela Sees Close Race Between Chavez and Capriles as Changes to Venezuela Election Law Dominate Media
Brazil Senator Punished For Vast System of Corruption
Economy of Brazil Senator Punished in Slowdown as Political Corruption Highlighted
Chavez Claims His Lead is Irreversible
Chavez Claims His Lead Irreversible in polls means that he has an unbeatable set in advantage
Dead Cuba Democracy Dissident’s Family Reject Dictatorship’s Investigation
Cuba Dictatorship Accused as Activists Suspect Murder of Dead Cuba Democracy Dissident
Thousands Protests Election Irregularities in Mexico City
Nieto Victory Draws Widespread Protests From Against Election Irregularities in Mexico City