In other words, the formal democratic structure exists and there is an elected government, but it is obvious that the power of the state is being used to impose the government's will and to try to retain power eternally; something which would undoubtedly damage democracy.
Es decir, que la estructura formal de la democracia está. El gobierno es electo, pero es evidente que el poder del Estado se está usando para imponer la voluntad del gobierno y para lograr que el gobierno quede eternamente, lo cual, indudablemente, es una herida a la democracia.