Global Democracy Series – Four Decades of Democracy in Latin America with Political Scientists Wendy Hunter and Benjamín Garcia Holgado

Interviewed by Kellogg Institute PhD Fellow Mayra Ortiz Ocaña, political scientists Wendy Hunter (University of Texas at Austin) and Benjamín Garcia Holgado (University of Delaware) discuss the resilience and challenges of democracy in Latin America, highlighting progress in reducing deforestation and military involvement while emphasizing the importance of maintaining democratic commitments and preventing violations. They also cover the growing military involvement in public security and governance, with a focus on the potential for actors to coordinate against populist leaders. Corruption, public insecurity, and inequality are identified as significant threats to democracy in the region.