In recent years, the state of democratic governance in Latin America has been decidedly mixed. Discussion has turned away from elections and the leftward swings in several countries. Electoral contests are increasingly a matter of routine, and ideology has become notably less salient. The debate now centers on how leaders and institutions confront the complicated tasks of managing their economic and social affairs while representing heterogeneous societies with heightened demands and expectations.
The Inter-American Dialogue closely monitors the state of democratic governance and the rule of law in the countries of the Western Hemisphere. Our analysis, reports, and exchanges serve to encourage compliance with regional and international democratic commitments. In recent years, the Dialogue has placed emphasis on elections, press freedom, public opinion within Latin America’s growing middle class, and the implications of political shifts.
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On May 11, Michael Shifter, president of the Inter-American Dialogue, participated in an event on Latin America’s 2021 and 20211 electoral calendar, which was organized by WorldDenver and moderated by Anna Alejo.
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s recent moves and U.S. policy under Biden.
A Latin America Advisor Q&A featuring experts’ viewpoints on massive social unrest and the state’s heavy-handed response in Colombia.
La prioridad principal de López Obrador es hacer todo lo posible por lograr una aplastante victoria en las elecciones clave del próximo 6 de junio. Para generar un máximo apoyo doméstico, él [López Obrador] querrá parecer fuerte, que significa hacer frente a Estados Unidos.
Não existe coerência no panorama político regional. A pandemia evidenciou as falências estruturais de todos os países e hoje é difícil prever resultados. O que fica claro é que as campanhas importam.
