Santo Domingo.- The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) reported that the Dominican Republic showed improvement in all democracy and rights indices in 2022. This progress is particularly notable in the context of global democratic trends, which have seen widespread challenges and declines.
Key highlights from the International IDEA report regarding the Dominican Republic include:
However, despite these positive developments in the Dominican Republic, the global state of democracy remains complex and concerning. According to International IDEA, 2022 marked the sixth consecutive year of net declines in democracy indicators globally, the longest sustained decline since their records began in 1975. The report underscores that while democracy is facing stagnation and decline in many places, there are encouraging signs in the fight against corruption and the strengthening of counterbalancing institutions. These institutions extend beyond traditional checks and balances to include governmental and non-governmental entities, organizations, and movements that limit the overreach of power.