Lessons From Latin America's Democractic Backslide
Security Theme
State Stability and Infrastructure
Keywords
Political Stability, Authoritarianism, Latin America, Caribbean, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Disinformation, China
Description
Joseph addresses the perceived decline of democracy globally, particularly in Latin America, where authoritarianism is gaining traction. The article highlights the appeal of authoritarian ideologies among young Latin Americans, emphasizing their lack of memory regarding the region's historical military dictatorships. The author traces the roots of recent authoritarian trends to the Bolivarian Alliance of the Americas (ALBA) initiated by Hugo Chávez and the Castro brothers. While ALBA has lost legitimacy, its influence lingers, with leftist leaders like Evo Morales and Rafael Correa aligning with external authoritarian powers. The piece warns of the rising tide of authoritarianism, citing Ecuador's precarious political situation and the potential influence of foreign-backed leaders. It underscores the need for U.S. policymakers to deliver tangible results, addressing the concerns of citizens and defending the principles of democracy to counter the growing appeal of authoritarian rule in the region.
Lessons From Latin America's Democractic Backslide
Joseph addresses the perceived decline of democracy globally, particularly in Latin America, where authoritarianism is gaining traction. The article highlights the appeal of authoritarian ideologies among young Latin Americans, emphasizing their lack of memory regarding the region's historical military dictatorships. The author traces the roots of recent authoritarian trends to the Bolivarian Alliance of the Americas (ALBA) initiated by Hugo Chávez and the Castro brothers. While ALBA has lost legitimacy, its influence lingers, with leftist leaders like Evo Morales and Rafael Correa aligning with external authoritarian powers. The piece warns of the rising tide of authoritarianism, citing Ecuador's precarious political situation and the potential influence of foreign-backed leaders. It underscores the need for U.S. policymakers to deliver tangible results, addressing the concerns of citizens and defending the principles of democracy to counter the growing appeal of authoritarian rule in the region.
