Latinobarómetro: Support for democracy in Latin America drops to 52%, authoritarian attitudes rise

The 2025-2026 Latinobarómetro survey shows support for democracy in Latin America fell from 63% in 2010 to 52%, indicating a regional shift toward more authoritarian citizenship attitudes. The decline is broad-based but varies by country, with economic stagnation and political disillusionment likely drivers. This matters as it signals weakening democratic resilience in the region, potentially affecting governance stability and policy predictability.