The Challenges of Democracy and Development in Latin America

The article attempts to contribute to the discussion on democracy irk Latin America. This is I one from the supposition that democracy offers choices which transcend the stability and permanence of the regime, to be entrenched into scenarios that shape out societies and their political undertakings. As the new political-economic model which is being articulated, presupposes a redefinition of State, society and market relations, its model of application, as well as its relationship with a certain type of development, becomes relevant again. In this context, a transition towards an inclusive democracy is proposed. This requires the cry ordination cif an economic strategy with a new institutionalization plan, The challenge is to reconcile democracy with a strategy for an inclusive modernization and development Pat at ride same time will aspire towards extending the parameters for maneuvering and decision-making autonomy, in a framework of globalization,