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The conviction of Jair Bolsonaro and his top allies for plotting a coup marks a historic turning point in Brazil, as the judiciary asserts itself as guardian of democracy against authoritarian threats.

Something unusual is happening in Romania—something that can’t be explained away with the usual political doublespeak under the guise of spreading democracy. Instead, the situation resembles a scene from a dystopian novel, where power operates in the shadows, unchecked and unaccountable.

In a country where political decision-making is often shaped by corporate lobbying, think tanks, and elite donors rather than the will of the broader public, Joe Biden has reignited the debate on the illusion of American democracy.