Democratic decay in Mexico and Latin America
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This article analyzes patterns of political regimes in Latin America in the 21st century, with some attention to Mexico. It documents a handful of cases democratic decline including Mexico in the last two decades, a large number of cases of democratic stagnation, and an absence of democratic deepening. Three factors have contributed to democratic stagnation and erosion: powerful actors that block democratic deepening; poor governing results that fuel dissatisfaction and pave the way for authoritarian populists; and “hybrid states” that violate citizens’ rights, fail to provide security and quality public services, and are captured by powerful interests.
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