Q&A: The democracy lessons of Latin America's left

Polarization is often created by political elites aiming to gain popularity, but it can also be caused by social conflicts rooted in extreme inequalities, according to a new book about Latin America politics co-authored by two Cornell professors. The book also points out that polarization can be driven by a government failing to uphold democratic principles, even if it seems justified in the short
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