Tag: democracy

Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Santiago Summit: Leaders agree that democracy is under threat

Progressive leaders convened in Santiago de Chile Monday at the “Democracy Forever” event hosted by President Gabriel Boric Font, during which they concurred on the importance of strengthening multilateralism in a world facing “deep uncertainty.” This summit was a continuation of the “In defense of democracy: fighting extremism” initiative, previously held during the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
Thursday, February 15th 2024 - 22:16 UTC
The Economist: Uruguay's democracy is one of the strongest in the world

Uruguay has been recognized as the only full democracy in South America and the leading democracy in Latin America, according to the Democracy Index 2023 compiled by the Economist Group and published by The Economist magazine.
Saturday, March 18th 2023 - 09:22 UTC
Ibero-American leaders create group to favor freedom and democracy

A group of current and former Latin American Presidents plus two former Spanish Prime Ministers Friday announced in Santiago, Chile, the creation of the so-called Liberty and Democracy Group, which should become “a space for reflection, coordination, dialogue, and action to strengthen freedom and democracy” in the region.
Wednesday, May 18th 2022 - 10:14 UTC
Uruguayan President highlights differences between his country and Argentina

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Tuesday described what in his opinion were the 4 political differences between his country and Argentina during a symposium hosted by Buenos Aires' daily Clarín called Democracy and Development.
Thursday, April 28th 2022 - 10:50 UTC
Latin America in a “pre-explosive” situation, democracy is not delivering, Latin Barometer

Latin America is going through a critical “pre-explosive” moment with traditional democracy in decadence, “one out of two Latin Americans want someone to solve their problems, even ignoring the law”
Thursday, February 10th 2022 - 23:49 UTC
Uruguay is the only full democracy in South America, The Economist says

The Economist published on Thursday its Democracy Index for 2021, in which Uruguay was ranked 13th, within the spectrum of “full democracies”, being above the 8 points awarded by the ranking.
Thursday, December 2nd 2021 - 09:32 UTC
Peru highlights OAS' role defending democracy in the region

Peru's Foreign Minister Óscar Maúrtua and Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary-General Luis Almagro Wednesday signed bilateral agreements at Lima's Torre Tagle Palace.
Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Backsliding democracies challenged as world becomes more authoritarian, IDEA report

The world is becoming more authoritarian as autocratic regimes become even more brazen in their repression. Many democratic governments are backsliding and are adopting authoritarian tactics by restricting free speech and weakening the rule of law, a trend exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Monday, September 20th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Brazilian Justice calls on citizens to defend besieged democracy and freedom

The Brazilian president of the Electoral Superior Tribunal, (TSE), Luis Roberto Barroso said that populism, extremism and authoritarianism have democracy under attack in the world, and it is essential the participation of the whole population to preserve the essence of freedom.
Wednesday, March 17th 2021 - 08:55 UTC
UK's overhaul of foreign and defense policy: Democracy is in retreat around the world, Minister Raab

Democracy is in retreat around the world, British foreign minister Dominic Raab will warn on Wednesday in a speech setting out the danger that autocratic regimes pose to global stability and prosperity.