Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The year 2024 is shaping up as a significant year for global elections, with the possibility of 4.000 billion people voting in 76 states.
• There is concern that democratic systems may be weakened by misinformation, challenges to the separation of power, and elected leaders who may undermine the necessary counterweights to democracy.
• U.S. is on the verge of an important election and probably a repetition of the Biden vs Trump showdown. Despite his effective presidency, Biden faces the challenge of his age.
• The role of the U.S. as a democratic and economic guide is being questioned from within and abroad due to authoritarian and protectionist trends.
• The electoral processes of 2024 include countries with significant complexities and risks such as Russia, India, Taiwan, and 16 African states.
• Major conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza are back on the world map, affecting a sixth of the global population.
• Solutions to these conflicts are not straightforward and require a massive international effort, despite the lack of strong global leadership.

Conclusion: The year 2024 is shaping up as a key challenge to the world order and democracy, impacted by authoritarian trends, global conflicts, and a polarized political climate.

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