In Latin America, supporters of ousted leaders and leaders facing court charges often see a witch-hunt. This is not always far from the truth
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.
Can Lula’s Return Save Brazilian Democracy?
Lula da Silva’s return means that there is actually some hope for democracy and social justice in Brazil, despite the tide of reaction.
Young Bolivian Women Are Taking Reins In Politics
Bolivia’s national regulations adopt political parity, but this does not address challenges that women face in order to participate in politics.
Brazilian Democracy Is Holding Up But the Biggest Test is 2022
Despite the deteriorating political climate in Brazil since President Jair Bolsonaro’s election, democracy has survived and thrived.
Study: Human Rights Laws Are Best Way To Protect The Amazon
The Amazon is the world’s most important ecosystem. Among the different strategies adopted to save it human rights laws are crucial.
I made it to 77
We learned a lot from him. Perhaps the best lesson was that while there is life there is hope. Constantino Coronel inspires new generations of activists.
Building conditions for transition in Venezuela
Democracy remains challenged in Venezuela under Nicolas Maduro. A new perspective examines the conditions for democratic transition in the country.
Digital technology aids fight against corruption in Latin America
The Democracy Digest is the daily blog of the National Endowment for Democracy and receives funding from the US government. It had this really interesting article on on-going activism against corruption in Latin America. Nayib Bukele won El Salvador’s presidency on an anti-corruption platform, excoriating the malfeasance of the two wartime parties that had governed […]
2021 Elections in Latin America: What’s at Stake
There was an interesting and lengthy new post published at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, a Swedish intergovernmental organization, and written by their Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Daniel Zovatto. Take a look at this excerpt: While Latin Americans struggle to leave behind the bleak year of 2020 they’re dealing […]
A New Chilean Constitution Built By All
The idea for the new Constitution was that if we change the fundamental law, we might bring about broader structural changes.