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Latin America's diversity of views

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This article presents the views of Latin Americans towards democracy, which seem to vary between countries and also between left and right within countries. Their historical experiences of the performance of their political leaders in bringing about social and economic changes are seen to determine their attitudes toward democracy rather than ideology or demographic characteristics.

Author: Lagos, Marta
Publisher: National Endowment for Democracy
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 2008
Evaluation, Economic aspects

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Between stability and crisis in Latin America

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An overview is presented on public opinion of democracy in Latin America. While citizen support for democratic government has been stable, it is still higher than citizen satisfaction with how democratic government performs, indicating low institutional and interpersonal trust.

Author: Lagos, Marta
Publisher: National Endowment for Democracy
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 2001
Statistical Data Included, Surveys, Polling Data, Public sector, Public officers, Government officials, Trust (Psychology)

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A road with no return?

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This article examines public opinion regarding the staying power of democracy in Latin America. The author maintains many Latin Americans have an incorrect perception of democracy, arguing Latin America has many years to go before it can become a true democratic society.

Author: Lagos, Marta
Publisher: National Endowment for Democracy
Publication Name: Journal of Democracy
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 1045-5736
Year: 2003
Public affairs, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

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Subjects list: Political aspects, Democracy, Latin America, Latin Americans, Public opinion
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