⚠️ Democratic risks in Mexico

After decades of consolidation since the latter part of the 20th century, Latin American democracies are once again showing signs of fragility.

Jair Bolsonaro’s coup attempt in Brazil and Nicolás Maduro’s stolen elections in Venezuela made the largest headlines, but they were not isolated incidents. Brazilian Report readers will also be familiar with Pedro Castillo’s failed self-coup in Peru, Bernardo Arévalo’s struggles to take office in Guatemala, Nayib Bukele's control over all branches of government in El Salvador, and Nicaragua’s transformation into a family dynasty, among other cases.

Alarms are now sounding in Mexico, where the ruling Morena party passed…

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