What role does corruption play in democratic backsliding in Latin America, and how do institutional responses to corruption differ between Latin American countries?

• In Event: Populism and Democratic Erosion in Latin America

Brief Overview

Democratic backsliding in Latin America reflects the gradual erosion of democratic institutions and norms through corruption, concentration of power, and weakened accountability, as leaders manipulate systems while maintaining a façade of democracy.

Author

• Ana Alves, Florida Atlantic University