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Democracy and society

A failed attack on Brazil’s democracy

The riots on 8 January in Brazil have failed, but the danger remains. Fighting anti-democratic networks is becoming Lula's most important task

By Christoph Heuser

Reuters/Sebastian Castaneda

Democracy and society

Peru: new actors, same stage

The power struggle between Peru’s ex-president and parliament seems decided. Nation-wide social outrage is unleashed

By Sara Brombart

Reuters

Democracy and society

The growing danger of narco-states in the Andes

Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru are drowning in the aftermath of the pandemic with no lifeline in sight — the result is political instability

By Sandra Weiss

Reuters

Democracy and society

'Prison, death or victory'

It is predicted that Bolsonaro will not be re-elected in the upcoming elections. To hold on to power, he has militarised the Brazilian government

By Oliver Stuenkel

Reuters

Democracy and society

How Bolsonaro is breaking the divide between the state and church

Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro drew much resentment over his Presidency but one voter base remains fiercely loyal to him — the evangelicals

By Niklas Franzen

Reuters

Future of social democracy

Chile’s new constitution is on a knife-edge

On 4 September, Chileans will vote on a new, progressive constitution. But a fierce right-wing campaign makes the result hang in the balance

By Arlette Gay, Christian Sanchez, Cäcilie Schildberg

Reuters

Future of social democracy

Colombia votes for social justice

Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez achieved a historic victory for the Colombian left. They can now set their country on a just, safe, and green path

By Oliver Dalichau

Reuters

Latin America

How Latin America rebuffs the US

At the Summit of the Americas, the US wants to reaffirm its democratic leadership role in the region. Latin America doesn’t show much enthusiasm

By Sandra Weiss

Reuters

Democracy and society

The race for Colombia’s next president

In Colombia’s presidential election, left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro is currently the frontrunner. But the liberal elite plays with dirty tricks

By Kristina Birke Daniels, Stefan Peters

Reuters

Democracy and society

Putin’s Latin American connection

Even prior to the invasion of Ukraine, Russia gained a foothold in Latin American countries. Yet the war is starting to show cracks in the relationships

By Sandra Weiss