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Democratic Direction in Latin America

Has democratization weakened in the region of Latin America? Since the beginning of the millennium, it appears that the results are mixed. Depending on who you ask it can either be a positive answer or a negative one. Before going…

Future developments for Democracy in Latin America

Future developments for Democracy in Latin America The future of Latin America is questionable because democracies are not performing the way they are intended.  The article Cross-Currents In Latin America, suggest that Democracy is failing to have consistency and longevity…

Democracy in Latin America in no easy task.

Dominic Ciano Alexandra Castillo Latin American Politics November 27th 2016 Democracy is not easy task The themes for this week were the struggles democracy has gone through and continues to go through in Latin America. To this day Chile, Colombia,…

Escobar spends a fleeting moment in Congress before being revealed as a violent drug trafficker (1984)

The Fate of Liberal Democracy: An Analysis of Colombian Democracy

In chapter 12 and the Epilogue of Smith’s book, we are given a concise summary of the history of democracy in Latin America and are presented with some questions and forecasts for the future of democracy in the region. In…