Ludmila Quirós (@ludmilaquiros.bsky.social)

Varieties of Criminal Governance in Latin American Democracies - 56:3 - LASA Forum Democracy requires self-governance and equal citizenship. In Latin America, these ideals have faced persistent challenges (Przeworski 2010). In the past, military regimes and insurgent movements posed the greatest threats to democracy; today, criminal organizations represent a growing challenge. While these groups primarily aim to control illicit markets, their activities differ significantly across countries. In Mexico, Brazil, or Colombia, criminal organizations often extend their influence into social and political spheres. Existing research has largely focused on understanding these cases. While this research has enriched our understanding of criminal governance, it has overlooked instances where governance appears limited to the control of illicit markets without extending into broader social or political control. https://forum.lasaweb.org/articles/56-3/varieties-of-criminal-governance-in-latin-american-democracies/