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The Democracy in Latin America and the Caribbean can be compared [1] according to the different definitions of democracy. [2] The V-Dem Democracy indices considers the Latin American and Caribbean countries with the highest democracy scores in 2023 as Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Jamaica and countries with lowest democracy scores as Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela. [3]
In 1985, the Protocol of Cartagena de Indias strengthened the charter's original language on democracy by asserting that "representative democracy is an indispensable condition for the stability, peace and development of the region" and "[t]he solidarity of the American States and the high aims which are sought through it require the political ...
In 2016, the United States was downgraded from a full democracy to a flawed democracy; [9] its score, which had been declining for some years, crossed the threshold from 8.05 in 2015 to 7.98 in 2016. The report stated that this was caused by myriad factors dating back to at least the late 1960s which have eroded Americans' trust in governmental ...
Map of the Latin American countries by Human Development Index in 2021. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, knowledge, and a decent standard of living.
Echoing President Joe Biden’s views about an ongoing global conflict between democracy and authoritarianism, the Latin American leaders said the fate of democracy in the region is at stake in ...
The Latin American and Caribbean countries with the most representative democracy were Costa Rica, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and Jamaica and least democratic were Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela according to 2024 V-Dem Democracy Report. [3] Map of V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index in Latin America and the Caribbean for 2023
If Trump is not prosecuted for his effort to undermine America’s democracy, it will be a green light for future U.S. leaders to overturn certified election results.
Cuba gained its independence, while Puerto Rico was annexed by the United States. [3] Expansive and imperialist U.S. foreign policy combined with new economic prospects led to increased U.S. intervention in Latin America from 1898 to the early 1930s. [4] Continued activities lasted into the late 20th century.