Document Type
Honors Project
Abstract
Political coalitions play an essential role in governance in Latin America. Scholars have analyzed policy changes as a way of measuring condition under which political actors govern. What factors contribute to coalitional stability? Based on analysis of three presidential administrations- Dilma Rousseff of Brazil (2010-2014), Michelle Bachelet of Chile (2006-2010), and Cristina Fernández of Argentina (2007-2015)- I argue that fiscal constraints, power centralization, institutional incentives, and social movement strength shape coalitional stability between the executive and legislative branches. This project concludes that while economic conditions affect coalitional stability, other factors including the distribution of power and grassroots movements play an equal if not more important role.
Recommended Citation
Martínez, Adán S., "Las Jefas de Sudamérica: Coalition Party Discipline in Brazil, Chile, and Argentina" (2016). Latin American Studies Honors Projects. 9.
https://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/lashonors/9
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