Congressional-Initiated Backsliding in Latin America

• In Event: Democratization and Democratic Backsliding in Latin America

Brief Overview

Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru show that congresses can drive democratic backsliding through impeachments that weaken democracy. As impeachments become more common in Latin America, recognizing their potential authoritarian impact is crucial.

Authors

• Gessica de Freitas, University of Notre Dame

• Scott Mainwaring, University of Notre Dame