Democracy and Authoritarianism in Latin America: Progress, Stagnation, or Backsliding?

Session Submission Type: Featured Session

Abstract

This round table will assess ongoing challenges for political regimes in Latin America. Are democracies suffering as part of a global wave of democratic erosion? Is the twenty-first century marked by democratic stagnation? Are Latin American countries able to experience important advances in specific dimensions of political life? How can political actors confront authoritarian tendencies? The participants will discuss ongoing research that sheds light on these crucial questions.

Sub Track

• Featured Sessions

Session Organizers

• Aníbal S Pérez-Liñán, University of Notre Dame

• Sharon K Schierling, Kellogg Institute for International Studies

Chair

• Sharon K Schierling, Kellogg Institute for International Studies

Discussant

• Carlos H Gervasoni, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella

Individual Presentations

• Political Betrayal: Reversing Democratic Erosion in Latin America - Laura Gamboa, Utah State University

• Subnational Democracy and Welfare Provision in Argentina - Candelaria Garay, Harvard University

• Regime Paths after Transitions to Democracy - Scott P Mainwaring, Harvard