The process is often subtle, marked by six key signs that signal a democracy’s slow unraveling and transformation into a dictatorship. Instead, democracies erode gradually, with each step paving the way for the next until the point of no return is reached. Recognizing these warning signs early is crucial for citizens and institutions committed to preserving democratic governance. These stages collectively reveal how leaders elected democratically can gradually dismantle democratic norms and institutions, paving the way for authoritarian regimes. Recognizing these warning signs is crucial to safeguarding democracy before it fully erodes into dictatorshipFor a deeper understanding of these six warning signs and their implications, see La Nacion’s full report here.