The pandemic caused by the spread of covid-19 and the economic consequences of the measures taken to mitigate it are putting Latin American political systems in tension. In most countries, the executive is in the front line assuming decision-making and public communication of them. While in some cases, like Mexico, this occurs before the paralysis of the legislature, in others, like Brazil, the confrontation between powers is the order of the day. What measures are being taken? How does the citizenry react? What conflicts emerge and what consequences are they expected to have in the short and medium term on institutional stability? Is democracy in danger in the region?
This series of webinars coordinated by Daniela Campello (Getulio Vargas Foundation) and Yanina Welp (Albert Hirschman Center on Democracy) delves into the analysis of each country, resorting to conversations with prestigious local analysts. The initiative has the backing of the Graduate Institute, the Getulio Vargas Foundation, the Network of Political Scientists, the Public Agenda and the Observatory of Political Reforms in Latin America.
