Indigenous and Female Political Behavior

Both the reading by Morgan and the reading by Van Cott are concerned with the political behavior of specific, typically politically marginalized, groups.   Van Cott discusses indigenous political behavior. This is not a topic that is of enormous political…

Was the PT Different?

The structure of the Worker’s Party (PT) in Brazil is one that makes it unique. The members of the party were made to put the interests of their party ahead of those of the individual politician. The PT required a…

Power Consolidation in Venezuela and Peru: Different Technique with Different Outcomes

The techniques that Hugo Chavez and Alberto Fujimori took in their consolidation of power were quite different.   Chavez had the Legislative branch work for him and slowly changed the constitution to consolidate his power and make it harder for…