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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.
Brazil Growth Slows as World Economy Weakens
Government Not Successful in Fighting Economic Slowdown as Troubles Mount and Brazil Growth Slows
Mexico Union Tests the Boundaries of Local Democracy
Mexico Cement Factory Clashes With Business Owners and Government Reveal Dark Side of Politics in Face of Mexico Unions and Industry
Newspaper Analyzes What Led to Brazilian Economic Boom
Stability of Lula’s Two Terms Seen as High Point in Governance That Led to Brazilian Economic Boom
Voter Suppression in Canada?
Voter Suppression in Canada as Supreme Court Sees Unprecedented Voter Disenfranchisement Case
Argentina’s President Benefits From Youth Enthusiasm
Kirchner Argentina’s President Benefits and Socialist Reforms Find Support From Weary Argentine Youth
Drugs and Poverty Top Nietos Agenda
Mexico waits to see full results of President Nietos Agenda for fast changing nation
Nieto Elected President of Democratic Giant Mexico
Democratic Institutions See Historic Consolidation as Nieto Elected President
Dam Sees Indigenous Brazil Protest Movement
Opposition and Protest Movement Against Dam Growing Bolder as Scope of Government Plans Come to Focus
Paraguay Power Struggle Causes Split in Community
Paraguay Power Struggle: Disagreements as to Whether the President’s Ouster Amounts to a Coup