Factors Influencing the Democracy Backsliding in Nicaragua within 3 Period of Regimes

This paper examines the contrasting trajectories of democratic development in Latin America, focusing on Nicaragua and Uruguay as case studies. While Latin America and the Caribbean were once hailed for their embrace of liberal democracy post-1980s, recent decades have revealed deep structural challenges—ranging from corruption and inequality to weakened rule of law and public legitimacy. Through a comparative analysis of Nicaragua, currently experiencing democratic backsliding, and Uruguay, a model of consistent democratic stability, the paper explores how factors such as authoritarian leadership, economic disparity, transnational crime, and weak legal enforcement interact to influence democratic outcomes. Drawing from developments across three political regimes in both countries, the research identifies key drivers behind democratic decline and highlights lessons for sustaining democratic resilience in the region.