In Cuba, the official discourse of intolerance is directly intertwined with the dehumanization of those perceived as “others”, thus feeding a climate of political repression. This phenomenon is rooted in historical events that span more than six decades.

The general elections were held in Russia and everything went as planned from the Kremlin. Putin, 71 years old, will begin his fifth term as president and the constitution stipulates that he may be re-elected again if he also wins the next elections.

This month another wave of protests has been triggered in the country. And despite the arrests and threats from the government, the citizens' demands will continue, and more slogans will appear daily, since there are new reasons to shout.

Recently, the international community has witnessed the violation of political rights in Venezuela during the process of registration of candidacies for the presidential election.

Democratic erosion is not limited to the emergence of populist leaders, declining voter turnout and support for authoritarian figures. In several Latin American countries, the growing influence of the military over civilian power is increasingly observed.

AMLO recently stated that "Above the law is the moral and political authority of the president". He should be reminded that in a democracy the president is a product of the laws. The president must act under the laws and defend them, not the other way around.