Election season tests democracies across three continents
Voters head to the polls in a series of consequential elections that could reshape global alliances.
A dense calendar of elections is putting democratic institutions to the test across three continents this year.
From economic anxiety to questions of national identity, campaigns are being shaped by forces that transcend borders.
Turnout and trust in the process will be closely watched by observers worldwide.
"Elections are the heartbeat of democracy," one analyst said.
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