Democracy

One thing is always constant in Latin America: Change. From Venezuela’s unfinished transition to Peru’s revolving presidential door, Latin America’s struggle for democratic governance is the defining story of our time. Sociedad Media covers elections, political crises, authoritarian backsliding, and the movements fighting for accountability & free expression across the region — reported with the depth and sourcing that Miami’s Latin American community deserves

Latin America Split on Nicaragua After Daniel Ortega Formalizes End of Opposition Elections

Nicaragua’s neighbors split sharply over Ortega’s reform ending real opposition elections — Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala & Paraguay issue formal rebukes as Brazil & Mexico's silence draws direct criticism

By Dionys Duroc

/ 7 Sep 2026

Latin America Split on Nicaragua After Daniel Ortega Formalizes End of Opposition Elections

“Too Few People Are in Prison”: Flávio Bolsonaro Embraces Bukele Model as Brazil Readies For Election

Flávio Bolsonaro meets with El Salvador’s security chief, pledges to import elements of the “Bukele model” in Brazil, calling for 500K new prison spaces & harsher sentencing as Lula carries slight lead in polls

By Dionys Duroc

/ 31 Aug 2026

“Too Few People Are in Prison”: Flávio Bolsonaro Embraces Bukele Model as Brazil Readies For Election

Water, Power & Bad Bunny: Inside Puerto Rico's Summer of Discontent

Water rationing, chronic blackouts & a scandal reaching the island’s government converged this summer with Bad Bunny’s closing tour concert in San Juan, where the artist alleged the crisis is deliberately engineered

By Dionys Duroc

/ 24 Aug 2026

Water, Power & Bad Bunny: Inside Puerto Rico's Summer of Discontent

Brazil’s Election Tightens Fast as The Region Watches How Washington Plays It

Brazil’s October election tightens sharply — Lula’s lead over Flávio Bolsonaro is now a statistical tie. U.S. tariffs & Bolsonaro family drama dominates a race to decide how far Latin America’s right-wing shift reaches its largest economy

By Dionys Duroc

/ 17 Aug 2026

Brazil’s Election Tightens Fast as The Region Watches How Washington Plays It

Venezuela’s Government & Opposition Close First Dialogue — With No Electoral Timeline In Sight

Venezuela’s government & opposition close first dialogue phase, agreeing to renew the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and pursue frozen asset recovery for earthquake reconstruction

By Dionys Duroc

/ 13 Aug 2026

Venezuela’s Government & Opposition Close First Dialogue — With No Electoral Timeline In Sight

From a Brooklyn Jail Cell, Maduro Endorses the Dialogue Process Unfolding Without Him

From a Brooklyn jail cell, Maduro publicly endorsed Venezuela’s dialogue process ahead of next week’s first in-person talks — a process he has no role in, proceeding without Machado, as his own trial date now sits confirmed for June 2027

By Dionys Duroc

/ 3 Aug 2026

From a Brooklyn Jail Cell, Maduro Endorses the Dialogue Process Unfolding Without Him

Keiko Fujimori Sworn In as Peru’s First Elected Female President, Marking Fujimorismo’s Return to Power In Lima

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru’s first popularly elected female president. Her return of fujimorismo to power, backed by attendance from Milei, Kast, Noboa & King Felipe VI, comes with a pledge of hardline security reform & political stability

By Sociedad Media

/ 28 Jul 2026

Keiko Fujimori Sworn In as Peru’s First Elected Female President, Marking Fujimorismo’s Return to Power In Lima

Petro To Use Every Lever He Has Left to Block De la Espriella Handover. Here’s Where Things Stand

Outgoing President Petro barred de la Espriella from a military base inauguration on July 13, suspended the transition process, and filed an annulment lawsuit before the Council of State — with 25 days until August 7 transfer of power

By Dionys Duroc

/ 13 Jul 2026

Petro To Use Every Lever He Has Left to Block De la Espriella Handover. Here’s Where Things Stand

Peru’s Constitutional Court Strips Congress of Spending Power In Post-Election Power Struggle

Peru’s Constitutional Court reverses 2022 ruling and strips Congress of spending power — returning budgetary authority to the executive branch following Keiko Fujimori election victory

By Dionys Duroc

/ 13 Jul 2026

Peru’s Constitutional Court Strips Congress of Spending Power In Post-Election Power Struggle

Brazil’s October Election Is the Last Domino — and It’s Too Close Too Call

Brazil votes on October 4 in the most consequential election in Latin America’s political realignment as internal Bolsonaro family fractures have destabilized the right’s campaign

By Dionys Duroc

/ 6 Jul 2026

Brazil’s October Election Is the Last Domino — and It’s Too Close Too Call

Peru’s Election Is Over. No Winner Confirmed. Where Do Things Stand?

With 100% of votes counted, Fujimori leads by 24,000 ballots, and Peru still has no certified president

By Dionys Duroc

/ 24 Jun 2026

Peru’s Election Is Over. No Winner Confirmed. Where Do Things Stand?

De la Espriella Wins Colombia — By 249,000 Votes. Left-Wing Cepeda Is Contesting

Abelardo de la Espriella wins Colombia’s June 21 presidential runoff with 12.9 million votes — defeating Iván Cepeda by fewer than 250,000 votes in the narrowest margin in the country’s recent electoral history

By Dionys Duroc

/ 22 Jun 2026

De la Espriella Wins Colombia — By 249,000 Votes. Left-Wing Cepeda Is Contesting