Honduras elects the first female President: What does it represent for peace and democracy?
Honduras elige a la primera mujer Presidenta: ¿Qué representa para la paz y la democracia? Autora: Edith Orestila Martínez Traducido al Inglés por Marta Álvarez Collado El 28 de noviembre del 2021 se celebraron elecciones generales en Honduras. El ambiente previo estuvo plagado de una creciente y preocupante violencia política en conjunto con graves discursos […]
Historia política de Centroamérica: una lucha incesante
Historia política de Centroamérica: una lucha incesante Autor: José Alberto Umaña Salguero Los países centroamericanos se caracterizan por ser los que menos extensión territorial poseen en el continente americano, y a su vez, por haber recorrido un pasado colonial común. Belice, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica y Panamá compartieron historia como parte del […]
El conflicto venezolano no es sobre ideología, es sobre la democracia, el petróleo y el poder
The Venezuelan conflict is not about ideology, is about democracy, oil, and power Author: Diego Bautista Translated into Spanish by Silvana Gordillo González It is not about ideology “I question where are the flags of the Social Democracy and Social Christianism parties and how can they be against this Bolivarian revolution” (Rafael Ramirez, 2014) Due […]
¿Por qué la Negativa de Donald Trump para Reconocer su Derrota Debilita la Democracia en África?
The refusal of Donald Trump to concede defeat to President-elected, Joe Biden undermines democracy and legitimizes dictatorship in Africa
¿POR QUÉ SOY OPTIMISTA Y CREO QUE EL RACISMO SE ACABARÁ ALGÚN DÍA?
In this article, the author, Jerry Locula, underscores that in addition to the irresistible global solidarity kindled against racial discrimination; constructive steps taken so far in terms of administrative and policy changes following the death of George Floyd have given him tremendous hope. According to the Social Justice Activist, even though it has been a long time coming, the notable achievements made so far, plus what he has seen in these days of George Floyd, made him believe that the world will change and racism will end, even if it takes centuries.
Historic Racism in America – George Floyd’s Remarkable Global Justice Solidarity
In the wake of ongoing protests in the United States in demand for justice in the killing of a 46-year-old black man, George Floyd, at the hands of a white police officer, a social justice activist has insisted that the protests are legitimate. Jerry Locula highlights the historical racism and mistreatment of black people in America for the last four hundred years. It looks at how policing was associated with the transatlantic slave trade in the deep South; particularly, how white men were empowered to serve as vigilantes in responding to salves who escaped or attempted to escape. The article reveals that four centuries on, the culture has existed in law enforcement and the oppression has continued against black people; and that George Floyd’s case is the straw that broke the camel’s back. In his view, Jerry Locula maintains that the time has come for change in America, because enough is enough.
Democracy Plutocracy Kleptocracy: Are we going backwards?
Democracy Plutocracy Kleptocracy: Are we going backwards? Author: Simon Stander Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 05/26/2003 Category: Editorial Historically, the installation of democratic institutions and the development of genuine democratic societies have not come easily. Indeed, democracy is new and fragile everywhere in the world where it is said to exist. Even […]
El Salvador and the power of democratic change
El Salvador and the power of democratic change Author: Ross Ryan Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 03/23/2009 The recent election in El Salvador is an example of those relatively rare times when substantial change in the direction and philosophy of government is achieved through peaceful democratic elections. As such, it deserves […]
Sri Lanka: a plea for democracy
Sri Lanka: a plea for democracy Author: Sie Kathieravealu Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on 01/16/2009 In Sri Lanka, the trouble started due to discrimination and injustice and continues due to bribery and corruption. These may be the reasons for troubles in other countries too. Current wars have to be ended and new […]
The Indonesian Election and Peace in Aceh: an example worth following
The Indonesian Election and Peace in Aceh: an example worth following Author: Michael Vatikiotis Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 04/22/2009 The recently held general election in Indonesia demonstrated convincingly that plural societies in Southeast Asia can be trusted to express their popular will without resorting to violent conflict. For many years it […]