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Every governance event classified by the Civica Pulse Beta pipeline. Updated daily.

The Civica Pulse Beta is a real-time governance shock monitor under active validation. Events queued for human review (severe and catastrophic severity tiers, plus events where the classifier didn't reach consensus) do not drive published Pulse scores until a reviewer confirms them. See the Pulse methodology for the full pipeline.
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Including events queued for human review. These do not drive published scores yet.

LibyaMay 2, 2026ليبيا بين دوامة اللجان وتعثر المسار الانتخابي رغم إطلاق « 4+4 » Democratic QualityModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(libyaakhbar.com)

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Classifier runs (3 passes)
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Election cancellation or postponement
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
The headline describes Libya's electoral process as stalled/faltering despite the launch of the '4+4' committee, indicating ongoing postponement and failure to advance toward scheduled elections.
Run 2 · temp 0.4
Election cancellation or postponement
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
The headline describes Libya's electoral path as stalled/faltering ('تعثر المسار الانتخابي') despite the launch of the 4+4 committee, indicating ongoing postponement and failure to advance scheduled elections.
Run 3 · temp 0.8
Election cancellation or postponement
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
The headline describes Libya's ongoing electoral process stagnation and the stumbling of the electoral path despite the launch of the '4+4' committee, indicating a prolonged postponement/failure to advance elections.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 50Election cancellation or postponement
TaiwanMay 2, 2026 「 地圖政變 」 開始 ? 美最高院新裁定後共和黨欲在10州重劃選區 恐爽拿262席 | 國際Democratic QualityModerate − · -43/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(newtalk.tw)

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Gerrymandering / electoral boundary manipulation
Democratic QualityModerate − · -4
The headline describes Republicans planning to redraw electoral district boundaries in 10 states following a Supreme Court ruling, potentially securing 262 seats — a textbook gerrymandering/electoral boundary manipulation event with significant democratic-quality implications.
Run 2 · temp 0.4
Gerrymandering / electoral boundary manipulation
Democratic QualityModerate − · -4
The headline describes Republicans planning to redraw electoral boundaries in 10 states following a Supreme Court ruling, potentially gaining 262 seats — a textbook gerrymandering/electoral boundary manipulation event with significant democratic-quality implications.
Run 3 · temp 0.8
Gerrymandering / electoral boundary manipulation
Democratic QualityModerate − · -4
The article describes Republican efforts to redraw electoral district boundaries in 10 US states following a Supreme Court ruling, potentially securing 262 seats — a textbook gerrymandering scenario with significant democratic-quality implications.
Confidence 0.64 · RSF 78Gerrymandering / electoral boundary manipulation
IndiaMay 1, 2026ബംഗാളില്‍ നാടകീയ രംഗങ്ങള്‍ ; വോട്ടിംഗ് മെഷീനില്‍ കൃത്രിമം നടത്തിയെന്ന് ടിഎംസി , അര്‍ധരാത്രി കുത്തിയിരുന്ന് പ്രതിഷേധിച്ച് മമത ബാനര്‍ജിDemocratic QualityModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(sirajlive.com)

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Flawed but contested election
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
TMC alleges EVM (voting machine) tampering in West Bengal elections, with Mamata Banerjee staging a midnight sit-in protest, indicating a contested and disputed electoral process with credible allegations of fraud.
Run 2 · temp 0.4
Flawed but contested election
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
TMC alleges EVM (voting machine) tampering in West Bengal elections, with Mamata Banerjee staging a midnight sit-in protest, indicating a contested and disputed electoral process with credible allegations of fraud.
Run 3 · temp 0.8
Flawed but contested election
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
TMC alleges EVM tampering in West Bengal elections and Mamata Banerjee stages a midnight sit-in protest, indicating a contested election with fraud allegations but without confirmed cancellation or constitutional override.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 56Flawed but contested election
NigeriaApr 30, 2026Sénégal : Vote de la « loi Sonko » - En attendant le conseil constitutionnel ... Democratic QualityModerate − · -32/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(fr.allafrica.com)

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Electoral-law access change (voter ID, registration, polling)
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
The 'loi Sonko' appears to be a law potentially affecting electoral eligibility or access, awaiting constitutional review, suggesting a politically motivated electoral-law change with negative implications for democratic participation.
Run 2 · temp 0.4
Electoral-law access change (voter ID, registration, polling)
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
The 'loi Sonko' appears to be a law passed by Senegal's parliament with potential electoral implications, awaiting constitutional review, suggesting a politically contentious electoral-law change that could affect candidate access or political participation.
Run 3 · temp 0.8
Judicial independence rollback (curtailment)
Rule of LawModerate − · -3
The 'loi Sonko' appears to be a politically charged law in Senegal awaiting constitutional review, suggesting a potential rollback of judicial or legal independence, though limited context makes precise classification uncertain.
Confidence 0.13 · RSF 47Electoral-law access change (voter ID, registration, polling)
EcuadorApr 30, 2026El Salvador reconfigura su Supremo Electoral tras reforma constitucional en el CongresoDemocratic QualityModerate − · -33/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(expreso.ec)

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Electoral-law access change (voter ID, registration, polling)
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
A constitutional reform restructuring the Supreme Electoral Tribunal raises concerns about executive influence over electoral administration, though limited detail prevents a more precise classification.
Run 2 · temp 0.4
Electoral-law access change (voter ID, registration, polling)
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
A constitutional reform restructuring El Salvador's Supreme Electoral Tribunal through Congress raises concerns about executive influence over electoral administration, though limited detail prevents precise severity assessment.
Run 3 · temp 0.8
Electoral-law access change (voter ID, registration, polling)
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
A constitutional reform restructuring the Supreme Electoral Tribunal raises concerns about potential manipulation of electoral oversight bodies, though limited detail makes the direction and severity uncertain.
Confidence 0.51 · RSF 50Electoral-law access change (voter ID, registration, polling)
CroatiaApr 30, 2026Bojkot SDP - a i Možemo ! blokirao izbor , raspisuje se novi poziv ? Democratic QualityModerate − · -32/3 agree
Source description (1 paragraph)

(glasistre.hr)

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Election cancellation or postponement
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
The headline indicates that a boycott by SDP and Možemo! blocked an election/vote, with a new call potentially being issued, suggesting an election or selection process was disrupted or cancelled due to political boycott.
Run 2 · temp 0.4
Election cancellation or postponement
Democratic QualityModerate − · -3
The SDP and Možemo! boycott blocked an election/vote, potentially requiring a new call, which constitutes an election cancellation or postponement dynamic at a local/institutional level.
Run 3 · temp 0.8
Disputed election outcome
Democratic QualityLow − · -2
The SDP and Možemo! boycott blocking an election/vote (likely a parliamentary or local body election/selection) represents a disputed or obstructed electoral process, fitting the disputed_election category at low severity given it appears to be a procedural blockage rather than a full cancellation.
Confidence 0.35 · RSF 65Election cancellation or postponement