The Unfinished Transition to Democracy in Latin America (Latin American Studies)

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 5
Copyright......Page 6
Dedication......Page 7
Contents......Page 9
Figures......Page 11
Tables......Page 13
Abbreviations......Page 15
Acknowledgments......Page 17
Introduction......Page 19
1 Democracy and the Rule of Law: A Theoretical Framework......Page 27
2 The (Un)Rule of Law in Latin America: A Weak Arena of Democratic Consolidation......Page 50
3 Judicial Reforms in Latin America: Towards More Independent, Efficient and Impartial Judiciaries in the Region......Page 66
4 Assessing Judicial Independence in Latin America During the 1990s......Page 87
5 The Judiciary’s Capacity to Check the Executive in Latin America During the 1990s......Page 105
6 The Judiciary’s Capacity to Bring the Military to Account in Latin America......Page 132
7 Judicial Systems’ Ability to Protect Human Rights in the New Democracies of Latin America......Page 154
8 Corruption, Inefficiency and Violence in Latin American Court Systems......Page 177
9 Conclusions......Page 198
Appendix 1......Page 207
Appendix 2......Page 211
Notes......Page 213
Bibliography......Page 231
Index......Page 243