Democracy IDEAs

Where is democracy heading in Latin America?

January 24, 2023 The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
Democracy IDEAs
Where is democracy heading in Latin America?
Show Notes

The storming of Brazil’s Congress and Supreme Court as well as the deadly anti-government protests in Peru underline the challenges facing democracy in Latin America. Why are the legitimacy of governments being questioned? What is behind the increasing political polarization of the region? And are their grounds anywhere for optimism? 

International IDEA's Head of Communications and Knowledge Management, Alistair Scrutton , talks to Kevin Casas Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA.