Democracy in the Americas

View news about the struggle for better democracy across North and South America in this highly diverse region (not including the United States). From Chile in the south to Canada in the north, the Americas hold some of democracy’s strongest performers.

Canada PM Pushes Direct Election of Senate

May 21, 2013
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Prime Minister Harper pushes for direct election of Canadian Senators following scandal

Latin America Considers Pot Legalization

May 18, 2013
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Legalization of marijuana and derivatives would be revolutionary for Latin America

Mexico’s President the Monopoly Buster

May 17, 2013
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Mexico's President Nieto taking on huge vested interests during reform push

Project Supports Aboriginal Canadians in Media

May 15, 2013
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Journalism for Human Rights launches push for Aboriginal Canadian media

Guatemala Dictator Guilty of Genocide

May 10, 2013
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Ex-Guatemala dictator found guilty of genocide during his violent reign

Brazilian to Run WTO in Major First

May 8, 2013
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Azevedo, Brazilian economist, wins race to become new head of WTO

Domestic US Problems Vex Obama L. America Trip

May 5, 2013
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Drugs, immigration and energy policy in US have huge impact on Latin America

Cuba Democracy Activists Push for Change

May 1, 2013
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Democracy activism in Cuba is gaining momentum as deep change in the cards

Canada Considers Drastic Election Law Changes

May 1, 2013
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Election reform includes national standard compliance across Canada

Mexico Spurns US Drug War Assistance

April 30, 2013
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Mexico planning new strategy in violent war on US drug trafficking groups

Mexico President’s Reform Agenda Hits Setback

April 24, 2013
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Mexico President Nieto continues push for an ambitious agenda dramatic reform

Paraguay’s Cartes to Lead Troubled Nation

April 22, 2013
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Cartes to become Paraguay President after convincing win gives strong mandate

Cuba Human Rights Groups Hold Conference

April 20, 2013
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Dissidents talk of Cuba torture, repression and deaths of democracy activists

Election Recount Call Delays Venezuela Election Results

April 15, 2013
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Political crisis follows Venezuela election as opposition calls for vote recount

Crucially Important Venezuela Election on Sunday

April 11, 2013
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Voters prepare for Venezuela election set to begin new post-Chavez era