Humanity must recover the institutions that have served as a balance for the mismatches and abuses of power. Failure to do so opens the door to global tyranny.
When democracy is weakened, education becomes a favorite target of authoritarian governments of all stripes. Academic freedom is restricted in much of the hemisphere.
Within the group that surreptitiously supported Maduro there are, unfortunately, several women leaders from whom clearer positions in favor of respect for human rights were expected.
The success of the new Argentine government will depend on the ability of the center-right to bring governance and good sense to the incoming administration.
