This category explores democracy and human rights in Latin America, with analysis of public institutions, governance, authoritarianism, civic participation, and the role of the state. We study how political dynamics affect civil liberties, the rule of law, and democratic quality across the region.
Following a mass national protest, Chileans voted strongly in favor of a new constitution in 2020. However, just two years later, when voters were presented with the proposed constitution, the…
Editor’s note This article is an opinion essay written from the personal experience of a Venezuelan author in response to events reported in the context of the political crisis in…
U.S. Intervention in Venezuela: A Moment of Shock and Celebration On January 3, 2026, U.S. forces delivered a devastating blow to the authoritarian regime led by Nicolás Maduro, ultimately capturing…
Forty years after Colombia began its experiment with political decentralization, the debate over its impact remains unresolved. Has decentralization truly brought power closer to citizens? Has it strengthened democracy, or…
The Appearance of Political Polarization in Chile Chile has recently elected a new leader in a highly publicized presidential election, prompting renewed discussion about the appearance of political polarization. After…
While political leaders once seemed untouchable, recent years have begun to reveal a new pattern of accountability of former presidents. Heads of state are now facing prosecution, sentencing, and even…
Democracy in Latin America is entering one of its most serious crises in decades. Across the Americas, citizens are losing faith in democratic institutions and questioning whether democratic systems can…
The refugee crisis in Venezuela has become the most significant exodus ever recorded in the Americas. Recent estimates suggest that more than 7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland since…
Mexico is the thirteenth largest country in the world. In its almost two million square kilometers there is a diversity of landscapes and natural environments, creating ample mining opportunity and…
The economic crisis facing Ecuador has reached an unprecedented setback in the country’s development. As part of this crisis, an old problem has become evident, which is the inability to…
