A worrying global trend called a "democratic recession" is happening now. This means more countries are becoming less democratic. Authoritarianism, which is strong government control, is increasing. This is a threat to international rules and human rights.
A new report from Human Rights Watch (HRW) shows this problem. It says democratic institutions are being attacked. Actions by the Trump administration in the United States are seen as a reason for this. Also, a court stopped the US from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. Critics say this was because of dislike for immigrants.
Philippe Bolopion from HRW said the attack on democracy is clear. He noted that there is an organized effort against the systems that limit government power. These systems protect people's rights. In the US, trust in elections weakened. Government accountability decreased. Judges were also attacked.
Russia and China are also trying to change international rules. This makes the lack of democracy worse. In good news, a judge stopped the US from ending TPS for about 350,000 Haitians. This decision protects them for now. The judge said the decision might have been based on hate towards non-white immigrants.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum will send aid to Cuba. This goes against a US order threatening countries that send oil to Cuba. President Trump said Mexico's president agreed to stop oil exports, but she denied this. Mexico's help is important for Cuba.
These events show that human rights are under pressure. Weak policies in countries like the US and actions by China and Russia hurt international cooperation. The court ruling helps Haitians for a short time. Mexico's actions also create differences with the US. Cuba needs fuel, and US sanctions are a threat. This shows how connected and unstable global events are.