Democracy

Democracy is improving, but its checks and balances remain at risk. Why?

Support for democracy is rebounding in Latin America, but it coexists with low satisfaction with government, tolerance for executives operating without checks and balances, and an electoral shift to the right that does not yet amount to a profound ideological transformation.

The democratic myth of the Fourth Transformation

The Fourth Transformation came to power through the ballot box, but its consolidation has sparked a debate over the concentration of power and the weakening of institutional checks and balances.

25 years of defending democracy

Twenty-five years after its creation, the Inter-American Democratic Charter faces the challenge of containing democratic erosion that the OAS’s tools have failed to prevent.

From Colombia to Brazil: how AI is transforming Latin American elections

Artificial intelligence is transforming Latin American elections, from campaigns and disinformation to electoral management, forcing democracies to adapt urgently.

Democracy and development: demanding results, building bridges

Despite Latin America's commitment to democracy, public dissatisfaction is growing, with citizens demanding more effective institutions and measures to promote human development.

Costa Rica: between nostalgia and resentment

Costa Rica is experiencing growing political polarization between the defense of its democratic tradition and a rupture-oriented political project driven by the government.