Colombia recorded an increase in support for democracy. According to Latinobarómetro, satisfaction with the functioning of democracy rose from 43% in 2023 to 48% in 2024. The International IDEA report also places the country in a medium-high range for judicial independence and local democracy, although challenges persist in political culture and economic inequality.
In Mexico, satisfaction with democracy reached an all-time high. 50% of respondents reported being satisfied in 2024, the highest level since 1995. Furthermore, preference for democracy over any other form of government grew from 35% in 2023 to 49% in 2024.
Argentina also showed a substantial improvement in citizen appreciation for democracy. Support reached 75% in 2024, a marked increase compared to the previous year. Analysts attribute this trend to the political alternation following the last presidential elections.
Sources cited:
Latinobarometer. 2023 Report. https://hoy.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Latinobarometro_Informe_2023_230721.pdf
International IDEA. Democracy Tracker: Colombia. https://www.idea.int/democracytracker/country/colombia
El Financiero. Satisfaction with democracy breaks record in Mexico. https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2025/01/13/satisfaccion-con-la-democracia-rompe-record-en-mexico-encuesta-lb
iProfesional. Ranking of Latin American countries most satisfied with democracy. https://www.iprofesional.com/politica/422270-ranking-paises-latinoamericanos-mas-satisfechos-con-la-democracia