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Discontent with democracy in Latin America.
Joselin Segovia1, Nicola Pontarollo2, Mercy Orellana1
1Grupo de Investigación en Economía Regional (GIER), Universidad de Cuenca, Avenida 12 de Abril, Cuenca, Ecuador.
Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society
|June 12, 2025
Summary
Latin American democracy satisfaction hit a low in 2019, driven by individual factors like inequality of opportunity and institutional weaknesses, not just context. Addressing these is key to containing social discontent.
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Latin American Studies
Background:
- Global satisfaction with democracy reached its lowest point in 2019.
- Latin America experienced the most significant decline and social unrest.
- Existing explanations for discontent often lack a comprehensive regional analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey and assess the primary narratives explaining democratic discontent in Latin America.
- To identify the key drivers of social and political dissatisfaction in the region.
- To provide insights for mitigating discontent, especially in light of the COVID-19 crisis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and assessment of existing scholarly and policy narratives.
- Analysis of factors contributing to democratic discontent.
- Comparative regional analysis of socio-political trends.
Main Results:
- Democratic discontent in Latin America stems from a combination of factors.
- Individual-level factors, particularly inequality of opportunity, are more influential than contextual ones.
- Weaknesses in democratic institutions significantly contribute to citizen dissatisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Addressing inequality of opportunity and strengthening democratic institutions are crucial for containing discontent in Latin America.
- Understanding the individual roots of discontent is vital for effective policy interventions.
- The findings offer critical insights for policymakers navigating the post-COVID-19 socio-economic landscape.
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