The shocking truth of what is poder in Latin America - Poderlatam Chronicle

Abstract This paper explores the intricate political landscape ofLatinAmerica, analyzing the region's historical evolution, contemporary challenges, and emerging trends. It examines how colonial legacies, socio-economic disparities, and external influences have shaped political institutions and governance acrossLatinAmerican countries. The study also investigates the rise of populism ...

Combating sharp power inLatinAmericaAfter decades of ' benign neglect ',LatinAmericaisa US foreign policy priority early in the second Trump administration. Yet the Trump administration's early hemispheric policy, like Biden's before, lacks a coherent strategy for defending democracy amid great power competition.

This horrific act remains a chilling testament to the brutality of one ofLatinAmerica'smost ruthless dictators of the 20th century. As I began a deep analysis ofLatinAmerican dictatorships, I found a clear and disturbing pattern: nationalism, media suppression, political persecution and attacks on the judiciary have been the foundation for ...

Thepolitical history ofLatinAmericaismarked by a constant tension between power and justice. From the 1970s to the present, dozens of former presidents have faced legal proceedings for crimes ranging from corruption and fraud to human rights violations.

From Mexico to Brazil,LatinAmerica'sdemocracies face a common threat from within Then-Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro posing with soldiers during annual military exercises.

Explore the shifting landscape of power dynamics inLatinAmericaand its implications for international relations, regional governance, and global politics.

News & Updates InLatinAmerica, Democracy Hangs in the Balance D emocracy inLatinAmericaisbeing put to the test: Mexico's ruling party is using its majority to overhaul democratic institutions and weaken checks and balances. Venezuela's autocrat, Nicolás Maduro, has been sworn in for a third term after stealing an election he clearly ...

This year has been as disturbing as it has been enlightening for democracies inLatinAmerica. Political events in Peru and Brazil and troubling trends in Mexico and El Salvador offer a warning of what happens when party systems fail and outsider leaders take power promising to put an end to establishment corruption. Consider recent events: Peru has seen widespread social unrest and large ...

Since 2013, media freedom has decreased in 15 out of 18LatinAmerican countries, according to Reporters Without Borders. So it is notshockingthatLatinAmericaisdoing worse than a decade ago ...