Political Rights Index

South America Ranking

7 (weak) - 1 (strong)Source: IMF

Current Rank	Country	Value	Latest Reading	Previous Rank	Previous Value

1	Venezuela	7	2020	1	6
2	Bolivia	3	2020	2	3
2	Paraguay	3	2020	2	3
2	Colombia	3	2020	2	3
5	Suriname	2	2020	5	2
5	Guyana	2	2020	5	2
5	Brazil	2	2020	5	2
5	Argentina	2	2020	5	2
5	Peru	2	2020	5	2
10	Uruguay	1	2020	10	1
10	Chile	1	2020	10	1

Definition of Political Rights Index

The Political Rights ratings from the Freedom House evaluate three categories: electoral process, political pluralism and participation, and the functioning of government. The index ranges from 1 (strong rights) to 7 (weak rights).