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Democracy shifts further to the right

Correio da Manhã28 August 2026 at 00:30

Democracy is becoming more right-wing in various parts of the world. This political trend has impacted the global governance landscape.

Meanwhile, the number of people living under autocratic regimes has increased significantly. Currently, 74% of the world's population lives in autocracies, according to data mentioned in the article.

This information reveals an important shift in government systems around the world. The democratic trend seems to be losing ground to more authoritarian forms of government.

The growth of autocracies represents a significant transformation in the global political balance, affecting the majority of the world's population.

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