Rest of World News: The shooting of a presidential candidate in Ecuador could alter the outcome of the country's snap election on Sunday, as voters seek a tough stance ag
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From Ken Roberts' recent research in Ecuador and evidence ripped from headlines worldwide, when political parties stoke partisan conflicts – often by contesting formal state institutions, like systems for managing elections – actual democratic capacity may take a hit as public opinion polarizes.