Sep 22, 2008

Sponsor: Forum

The State of Democracy in Latin America

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In celebration of the Journal of Democracy's new book on Latin America's Struggle for Democracy, the International Forum hosted a panel discussion and reception to discuss trends in Latin America and their implications for the future of democracy in the region.

Two of the book's contributors, Cynthia McClintock and Arturo Valenzuela, and the editors, Marc F. Plattner, Larry Diamond, and Diego Abente, made remarks at the event. Ecuadorian Political Sociologist Carlos de la Torre offered comments.