Area Studies - Latin America

Latin American & Caribbean Politics While various regions of the world have been facing economic and political crises over the last years, the Latin American region has experienced a period of economic growth, social development and political stability. According to the ECLAC (2013) the region has seen significant changes in terms of external integration and macroeconomic regimes, which are reflected in sounder public finances, lower inflation and unemployment, as well as in progress against poverty and in income distribution. Despite this general trend, the region exhibits great diversity and heterogeneity of realities. Political and economic ideologies sponsored among the region vary considerably and in comparison to three decades ago, as well as different supranational organizations (ALBA, UNASUR, IMF, World Bank, CELAC, and The Pacific Alliance, among others) promote distinctive political, economic and social approaches. This Section of the Standing Group on Latin American Politics calls for papers that address these contrasts and help us explain the diverging pathways within the region. We encourage comparative analyses and case studies focusing on political institutions, social movements, political economy, public policy, and international relations. We welcome both theoretical and empirical papers. Endorsed by Standing Group: Latin American Politics