Elecciones, electores y partidos en América Latina en la década de 1990
ISSN: 1130-2887
Year of publication: 1996
Volume: 13
Pages: 7-16
Type: Article
More publications in: América latina hoy: Revista de ciencias sociales
Abstract
In this article, the author takes the most recent electoral experience in Latin America to make a study on the different electoral systems of the region, by analyzing various aspects like the electoral formula and the connection between electoral system and governability. Next, the article studies the connection between electoral laws and party system, as well as the Latin America elector' & parties' behaviourial trends. Finally, several global conclusions are inferred in the light of the most recent electoral processes.