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Democracy

Decline of the rule of law in Latin America: an irreversible trend?

The rise of authoritarianism, restrictions on fundamental rights and the ineffectiveness of the justice systems are factors contributing to their decline.

Transitions from a Democratic Government

The world is seeing the emergence of characters who challenge the status quo, promote anti-establishment agendas, and promise what they call a 'true democracy,' albeit one characterized by authoritarian overtones.

Kakistocracy in Latin America

The current era of weakened democracies is gradually leading to the formation of governments composed of low-quality members.

Elon Musk, the genie out of the bottle 

Trump's victory back in the White House may be the South African tycoon's most successful investment, moving from risk-taker to king-maker.

Reconciliation with Politics

In the last month, a sequence of diverse events can be considered to argue for the existence of a favorable arena of evident reconciliation with politics.

Compulsory voting and the challenges of democracy in Latin America

Compulsory voting is a common feature in Latin America: 13 countries in the region have decided that suffrage is not only a right, but...