The rise of authoritarianism, restrictions on fundamental rights and the ineffectiveness of the justice systems are factors contributing to their decline.
In Latin America, the absence of state control—or, if preferred, the state’s precarious capacity to delineate its territory and exercise sovereignty under international treaties—is stark.
Today's democratic fractures are not manifested through military coups or the abrupt closure of parliaments. We are facing subtle and progressive institutional ruptures, backed by populist discourses based on disinformation amplified by social networks.
In the complex scenario of international relations in the 21st century, it is essential to reconsider strategies in the face of current interstate tensions.
In Latin America, the interference of the military forces in the internal security of the countries has been historically evidenced, which affects the functioning of the democratic order.