Democracy and rights In democracy surveys, Venezuela is among “rogue states” – the country is ranked among the most authoritarian and non-free states in the world. Democratic freedoms and rights have been eroded for 20 years, but the race has
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as URU by Abbreviationfinder, Uruguay is one of Latin America’s most democratic countries. The political institutions are stable and the civil rights are well respected. Uruguay, like Costa Rica, is sometimes called “Latin America’s Switzerland”, with
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as SUR by Abbreviationfinder, Suriname is an electoral democracy, however, characterized by corruption and a weak rule of law. The president himself has been convicted of murder in a trial that went on for over a
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as PER by Abbreviationfinder, Peru has mainly functioning institutions and in the 2000s the change of power took place in orderly form. However, the deep-rooted corruption is a social problem. Several scandals in recent times have
Democracy and rights Despite a modern and democratic constitution, Paraguay has not succeeded in freeing itself from the dictatorship of many decades. Both politics and the judiciary are characterized by deep corruption. Progress has been made since the return to
Democracy and rights The rule of law has been gradually eroded in Nicaragua, which today is one of the least democratic countries in Latin America. Power has gradually been concentrated on the president, who has increasingly restricted the scope for
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as GUY by Abbreviationfinder, Guyana is a democracy where fair elections are regularly held and results are respected. Violence and discrimination against indigenous peoples are problems. Freedom of the press and opinion is guaranteed in the
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as ECU by Abbreviationfinder, Ecuador is one of the countries in South America where democracy is considered to suffer the greatest shortcomings, but the situation has improved in recent times. Some restrictions on press freedom and
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as COL by Abbreviationfinder, Colombia has sometimes emerged as a democratic example in the Latin America of the generals. Power has generally shifted through elections and not coups and the constitution guarantees fundamental freedoms and rights.
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as CHL by Abbreviationfinder, Chile is one of the countries ranked highest in Latin America in terms of democracy and the rule of law. Since democracy was restored in Chile in 1990, political and civil rights
Democracy and rights Abbreviated as BRA by Abbreviationfinder, Brazil has a functioning electoral system and an active civil society. Freedom of the press and speech is guaranteed in the constitution and the media landscape is versatile. However, corruption is a
Democracy and rights The democratic institutions are weak in Bolivia abbreviated as BOL by Abbreviationfinder, and the shortcomings are great in respect for human and civil liberties and the principles of the rule of law. Freedom of the press is
Democracy and rights Since the fall of the dictatorship in 1983, abbreviated as ARG by Abbreviationfinder, Argentina has a functioning democratic system, a lively political debate and free media. Since 2003, several hundred people have been convicted of abuses committed