Democracy

Washington, DC — By a margin of 52 to 27 percent, with 21 percent unsure, Americans say that the U.S. government should halt weapons shipments to Israel until Israel stops its attacks on Gaza.

The US and other countries continue to push for an intervention force to Haiti, even as some CARICOM members call for Haiti’s de facto PM to step aside.

Haiti’s de facto prime minister Ariel Henry is vowing to stay in office despite mass protests the day that a democratic transition should have occurred. Henry’s government has not scheduled new elections.

The trial of Juan Orlando Hernández, once the seemingly untouchable and authoritarian president of Honduras, is officially set to begin on February 12. The US government supported Hernández from the beginning of his first presidential term and backed him even as evidence of his criminal involvement grew.

Chicago Tribune: What would happen if anyone other than Trump were to win the Republican primary? Would Trump accept the result, or would we see a repeat of “stop the steal?”

The Miami Herald: Companies must respond and take action when violations are called to their attention.

Common Dreams: Those who care about democracy in Brazil will have to keep a watchful eye on what the United States government is doing in the months and years ahead.

With just days left before Brazilians head to the polls to decide the political future of their country, the use of social media by political elites to manipulate elections is again in full swing.

The Organization of American States is no longer credible. We need a new body if we are to protect democracy