Democracy

Donald Trump

Democracy: The Worst System of Government?

Ernesto Hernández Norzagaray

Some governments, in the name of democracy, make public decisions that ironically can end up destroying it and even unleashing demons upon the world.

Policy

The political playing field

Manuel Alcántara

The ground for politics in the terms in which it was defined during the last century is precarious and on the verge of vanishing completely.

Democracy

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

Natalia Rodríguez | Ana María Montoya

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

Politics

Transitions from a Democratic Government

Sebastián Godínez Rivera

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.

Authoritarianism

Kakistocracy in Latin America

Manuel Alcántara

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

USA

Elon Musk, the genie out of the bottle

Guillermo Tell Aveledo Coll

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.

Menu