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The limits of peace in Latin America
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Abstract
Latin American governments frequently emphasise the democratic and peaceful order in the region. These claims are based on two developments: First, except for Cuba, the region has experienced processes of democratisation since the early 1980s. Second, since the 1990s, a series of long-lasting civil ... view more
Latin American governments frequently emphasise the democratic and peaceful order in the region. These claims are based on two developments: First, except for Cuba, the region has experienced processes of democratisation since the early 1980s. Second, since the 1990s, a series of long-lasting civil wars have ended with negotiated settlements and without a relapse into war. Based on such a superficial analysis, Latin America can be perceived as a successful example of the liberal peacebuilding model. However, although Latin America has democratised and ended wars, it is still the most violent region in the world. This article argues that democratisation and peacebuilding focussed rather on formal changes than on dealing with the structural problems reproducing different manifestations of violence. A focus on the interaction between both processes provides evidence for the possibilities as well as the limitations of change.... view less
Keywords
domestic security; conflict; Latin America; Caribbean Region; peace research; conflict research; peacekeeping; democratization; violence; criminality; militarization; authoritarian system; domination; peace
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Innerstaatlicher Konflikt; Friedensbedingungen
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 283-296
Journal
Peacebuilding, 7 (2019) 3
Issue topic
Post-war and Non-war Violences: Learning about Peace and Peacebuilding from Latin America
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/21647259.2019.1618518
ISSN
2164-7267
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed