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El Salvador Leads Latin America’s Democratic Decline

El Salvador Leads Latin America’s Democratic Decline

Global watchdog warns of erosion of checks and balances.
A global democracy watchdog has identified El Salvador as the leading example of democratic decline in Latin America, citing concerns over weakened institutions, curtailed freedoms, and the consolidation of power.
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