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Q&A: The democracy lessons of Latin America's left
- May 21, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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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 term.
Originally published at Phys.org