In a global context in which the democratic stability Although Colombia faces major challenges, it is proving to be an exemplary example of the tensions facing democracies in South America. According to the latest published report The economist, The Andean country is in an alarm situation because it has been classified as a government with a “defective democracy”.
The situation in Colombia is not an isolated case, but rather a reflection of a series of internal challenges impacting the democratic fabric. With a score of 6.55, This country takes the position 55 of 165 countries evaluated, This highlights the critical areas that require urgent attention to strengthen the democratic system.
The Economist placed Colombia in the “flawed democracy” category of its Democracy Index. Graphic: The Colombian Republic.
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Colombia presents a “defective democracy”
The economist, It placed Colombia in the category in its democracy index “Defective democracy” a term that describes those countries whose democratic systems have significant deficiencies, be it in the electoral process, the functioning of government, political participation, civil liberties or political culture.
The inclusion of Colombia This classification highlights concerns about the stability and integrity of its democratic institutions as well as the level of political participation and respect for civil liberties. The Economist uses five main criteria to classify democracies in its index: electoral processes and pluralism, functioning of government, political participation, political culture and civil liberties.
These criteria allow a comprehensive assessment of the quality of democracy in each country, as they range from the fairness and transparency of elections to respect for fundamental freedoms and the level of citizen participation in political processes. Several factors contribute to this Colombia's position in the democracy index.
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Highlighted among these are deteriorating security and institutions, ongoing internal conflicts and challenges in maintaining basic democratic standards. These conditions have created an environment in which trust in institutions is threatened and citizen participation faces significant obstacles. The evaluation of The Economist Stresses the importance of addressing these critical areas in order to improve Colombia's rating and strengthen its democracy.
Which South American countries supposedly have a “defective democracy”?
In the South American context Colombia is not the only country which faces challenges in its democratic structure. The region, characterized by its political and social diversity, offers a varied panorama in terms of democratic quality. According to the index of The economist, Other countries in the region are also classified in the “defective democracy” category. For example:
- Brazil
- Argentina
The situation in Colombia is classified as a “defective democracy”. The economist, reflects the unique challenges it faces in contrast to other South American countries. While Uruguay and Costa Rica While other countries in the region stand out for their democratic solidity, others face significant challenges in terms of security, institutions and respect for civil liberties, which affect their ranking in the Democracy Index.