Social Networks and Online Campaigning Playing Large Role in Mexico as Drug Violence Continues
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.
Defeated Presidential Candidate in Dominican Republic Protests Vote
New Dominican Republic Protests Push Newest Role as Opposition Leader as Vote Challenge Continues
20,000 Canadian Students Rally in Quebec
Education Budget Cuts, Hike in Tuition Fees Bring Canadian Students Rally to Streets of Quebec
Chavez Claims Health Success as Elections Approach
Capriles Struggling to Overcome Media Barrage as Frontrunner Hugo Chavez Claims Health Success
Polls Show Nieto Ahead for Mexican Presidency
Nieto Ahead for Mexican Presidency: Drug War is Major Issue in Important Presidential Elections
Chavez Back to Cuba in Venezuelan Medical Drama
Country Left Leaderless Again as Venezuela President Hugo Chavez Back to Cuba Medical Treatment
Cracks in Frozen Cuban Dictatorship’s Iron Grip?
The Frozen Cuban Dictatorship is Still in the Ranks Among World’s Worst Human Rights Abusers
World Citizen: A Blog on International Democracy
I think it might be helpful to give an overview of my perspective on international politics, particularly, on the importance of progress on real elections