Democratization In Venezuela And Brazil

DEMOCRATIZATION IN VENEZUELA AND BRAZIL

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Introduction
International politics have significantly influenced the evolution of different political systems in individual countries. At the dawn of the 20th century, nations across the globe have adopted the democratic system which has been seen as the most viable governance system. This is because democracy facilitates the participation of the common citizens in the decision-making process. In the contemporary political worlds, democracy has been viewed as a symbol of modernization. It is worth mentioning that democratization is more than just a transition to democracy; it also involves the consolidation of
For example, electoral laws empowered political parties such that influence from other groups including oligarchy was quite difficult. Additionally, civil rights such as the basic freedoms of speech, association and assembly were highly supported in this constitution.
However, the democratic system of Venezuela started to weaken in the early 1980s due to economic challenges. Relying on Daniel (p. 250) economic recession is quite harmful to a society that is reliant on an increasing rate of income and personal and social mobility, as well. In response to this economic crisis, civil society organizations including non-governmental organizations and neighborhood movements were formed. These groups were urging the government to address the existing economic and political
Democratization in Brazil underwent four phases, which were slowed down by both political and economic challenges. This process was progressive since the country was transformed from an authoritarian rule to democratic governance. On the contrary, the democratization process of Venezuela is regressive. This is to say that the form of governance is changing from democracy to dictatorship. The above discussion also provides key insights into the democratization process. To begin with, economic recession is a key determining factor in the success of a democracy. In other words, economic crisis negatively affects democracy in a country as it leads to instability which in turn weakens the democratic system. Secondly, political stability also strengthens a democracy; powerful political parties consolidate democracy. Finally, civil society and other movements play a key role in the democratization process. On one hand, they can strengthen democracy if the public opinion is in support of the government while, on the other hand, they can weaken a democracy if the government is