Venezuela remains at the bottom of the Rule of Law Index – Correo del Caroní

Venezuela remains at the bottom of the Rule of Law Index – Correo del Caroní

Venezuela ranked last in the Rule of Law Index, reflecting a deep and systematic institutional deterioration. This low score underscores the erosion of fundamental freedoms and the weakness of checks on governmental power, placing it well below global averages. The analysis highlights the persistence of critical problems in justice and security, exacerbated by a lack of transparency and high levels of corruption. Venezuela’s situation exemplifies a global trend in which most countries are experiencing setbacks in their safeguards against authoritarianism, severely affecting citizen participation. This news is relevant to open data because it demonstrates how open and transparent indicators are essential for monitoring democratic health. The accessibility of these metrics enables civil society and international organizations to demand accountability and highlight the institutional crisis through verifiable and comparable evidence.

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