Chile’s Boric Warns of Subtle Threats to Democracy Beyond Military Force

At a time when America and its allies face increasing challenges to democratic governance worldwide, Chilean President Gabriel Boric delivered a stark warning: the threat to democracy goes well beyond traditional military force. Speaking at the "Democracy Siempre" summit in Santiago with fellow progressive leaders from Spain, Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay, Boric emphasized that today's dangers are more subtle but equally corrosive. Are We Ignoring The Real Erosion of Freedom? Boric underscored that while Latin America historically suffered military coups in the late 20th century, today’s assaults come cloaked in less obvious forms—disinformation campaigns, extremist rhetoric from any ideological spectrum,...