Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Venezuela's TV Song Contest

SOURCE www.npr.org
Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto faces criticism over his past ties to authoritarianism, raising concerns about potential democracy rollback. The U.S., once a supporter, later banned him for 20 years. In Venezuela, a TV song contest features songs glorifying the authoritarian president.

Key Points

  • Prabowo Subianto set to become Indonesia's president
  • Critics fear rollback of democracy under his leadership
  • U.S. previously supported Prabowo but later banned him for 20 years
  • Venezuela's TV song contest features songs glorifying authoritarian president

Cons

  • Concerns about potential democracy rollback in Indonesia
  • Controversial past ties to authoritarianism