América Central

Cambio y continuidad en el proceso de consolidación democrática (2004-2008)

Authors

  • Carlos Federico Domínguez Avila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/dl.v9i13.113602

Keywords:

Central America, democracy, electoral process, citizens' democracy, human development

Abstract

The paper explores the recent presidential electoral processes
being held in Central American countries since 2004. The
electoral processes suggest a shift toward center and left wing
governments. Also some scenarios and perspectives are mentioned
in the democratic consolidation of the isthmus countries.

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Published

2008-01-01

How to Cite

Avila, C. F. D. (2008). América Central: Cambio y continuidad en el proceso de consolidación democrática (2004-2008). Diálogos Latinoamericanos, 9(13), 18. https://doi.org/10.7146/dl.v9i13.113602

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Vol. 9 No. 13 (2008)

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