1. A gradual and often unintended shift or deviation from established democratic principles, institutions, or practices
The country experienced a democratic drift as the government gradually consolidated power and weakened institutional checks and balances.
O país experimentou uma deriva democrática conforme o governo gradualmente consolidava o poder e enfraquecia os pesos e contrapesos institucionais.
2. A slow erosion of democratic norms and democratic quality without a formal rupture or coup
Experts warned about the democratic drift occurring through seemingly minor legislative changes.
Especialistas alertaram sobre a deriva democrática ocorrendo através de mudanças legislativas aparentemente menores.