Analysts warn of 'coup in formation' as Trump refuses to accept election defeat

Crisis framing with historical analogy. The article establishes a 'coup in formation' narrative by comparing Trump's actions to Latin American precedents, using an academic expert to legitimize the comparison and create urgency around institutional stability concerns.

Potential erosion of U.S. democratic norms and institutional checks-and-balances; shift in global perception of American stability; possible realignment of international confidence in U.S. leadership and reliability as democratic standard-bearer; Latin American parallels suggest institutional vulnerability previously thought exclusive to developing democracies.

Comparisons drawn to Venezuelan (Chavez/Maduro) and Bolivian (Morales) institutional crises where executive power challenged electoral outcomes; also echoes 1930s-1970s Latin American military coup patterns where defense ministry loyalty became critical to regime survival.

Increased economic uncertainty may lead to higher borrowing costs, reduced consumer confidence, volatile stock markets, and potential delays in policy implementation affecting household finances and employment.

Potential institutional stress could delay fiscal policy decisions, affect military procurement decisions, complicate international trade negotiations, and create regulatory uncertainty. Central banks may need to provide liquidity support.