Women Leading Latin America * 2nd Skimm* Skylar Alexander
http://www.humanosphere.org/world-politics/2016/11/why-does-latin-america-have-so-many-women-leaders/ For my SECOND skimm exercise, I came across an article that discusses women’s recent significant role in their national government. The question it posses is “Why does Latin America have so many women leaders?” We must first know that…
The Future of Democracy in Latin America
http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/20474/the-risks-of-re-election-fever-in-latin-america Above, please find a link to the article in which I believe truly reflects what many believe will remain the future of Latin American Democracy, as discussed in our recent chapter readings. This article discusses the recent re-election of…
Poltical Behavior in Brazil (Democracy under Seige)
https://www.opendemocracy.net/democraciaabierta/juca-ferreira-francesc-badia-i-dalmases/brazilian-democracy-has-been-attacked Attached please find an article in which I came across, that clearly paints a picture of what many Brazilians feel is a not so “democratic” government. As Figure 11.3 on page 304 in Democracy in Latin America, you…
Democracies Incentivising a State’s Wellbeing
Throughout this chapter, we are continuously reminded of the many fruits a democracy may bear, whether it be intentional or not. Focusing on the overall wellbeing of human life, Table 8.3 on page 225 clearly displays the infant mortality in…