COVID will worsen democratic deficit in South America

COVID-19 has aggravated the setbacks already facing democracy in much of South America

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  • Economic woes and support for democracy
  • Weak rule of law
  • Centralisation and the military
  • The impact of COVID-19
  • Reasons for cautious optimism

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