Understanding the Political Economic of Latin America

Politics of Latin America
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Politics of Latin America
As defined by the renowned political scientist Lucian Pye (Dwiastuti, 2021), political culture is critical as it relates to government formation in terms of values, opinions, beliefs, and emotions of the voting populace. Pye’s premise applies best to Latin America’s context, where political culture has become a determining factor influencing political and economic development. In this context, political culture becomes relevant because it informs the political systems and processes that influence individuals’ values, beliefs, and attitudes.
Looking at the history of Latin America over the last decade, the elements of culture and history play a significant role in their development on multiple fronts. One of the most defining periods is the post-cold war era that positioned Latin America in the global community, an aspect that defines its historicity and culture to date. The purpose of recognizing this era is that it is the most defining for these individuals since the colonial era. When viewed from an American context, the history and cult...