Venezuela's democracy, which began in 1958, ended 150 years of dictatorship.

Libya has a new government after more than 40 years of dictatorship.

To some, his passivity was just what Mexico needed after 71 years of dictatorship.

Nigeria's president has promised a full transition to democratic government after years of military dictatorship.

"But we just got through 40 years of dictatorship."

Holding elections in Haiti, after nearly 30 years of dictatorship, was expected to be a difficult task.

After years of dictatorship, democratic institutions cannot be expected to mature overnight.

The country is awakening from almost 35 years of dictatorship.

Venezuela saw ten years of military dictatorship from 1948 to 1958.

"After so many years of dictatorship, we have chosen our own leader."