by Garrett Rethman | Mar 23, 2018 | Ohio State University
In South America’s leading democracy, there is no escaping the rule of democratic law. Uruguay, a small nation wedged between Argentina and Brazil, is the gold standard of democracy within South America. The country’s democratic success has been described as a...
by AGUSTIN ARREOLA LEON | Mar 17, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
One of the main reasons why democracy in some countries have failed or reverted to authoritarian regimes is due to corruption and violence. This happens to be the most serious problem faced by Latin American countries. And it seems that with their increase,...
by JUNZHE LU | Mar 15, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
Venezuela, a country rich in resources is tethering on collapse. Social and political institutions have disintegrated, taking with it the economy. A number of reasons can help explain the situation in the country. However, the issue of democratic erosion stands out as...
by DONYEA EMORIE GRAYSON | Mar 15, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
Mexico’s presidential election is right around the corner. July 1st, 2018 is when general elections take place and this could completely change the future of Mexico and its many citizens. At the start of election season there were roughly 85 candidates...
by AUDREY LAUREN ROGERS | Mar 15, 2018 | University of California, Los Angeles
Democracy in South and Latin America has been eroding over the past couple of decades. Particularly, Venezuela has become more obvious about their active erosion of their democratic state. Maduro has been holding elections that have resulted in a more concentrated...