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Tue Feb 13

In the face of severe challenges, democracy is under stress – but still supported – across Latin America and the Caribbean

Written by Noam Lupu, Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Director of LAPOP Lab, Vanderbilt University

Protesters in El Salvador declare 'Yes to democracy. No to authoritarianism' during a demonstration on Jan. 14, 2024.PHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images

Threats to economic and physical security have become persistent and pervasive across Latin America and the Caribbean – and that is affecting the way people view the state of democracy in the region.

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In the face of severe challenges, democracy is under stress – but still supported – across Latin America and the Caribbean

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