Democracy, Globalization and the Institutions of the Inter-American System

This work describes the problems stemming from the process of economic globalization in the Americas. Reference is made to phenomena such as the volatility of capital, the low growth of economies and its negative consequences for democracies. Opinions are also stated on political globalization, greater participation by civil society and their effects on political systems. A new generation of citizens’ rights is mentioned. Emphasis is placed on the challenges and responsibilities of the State, among them the transformation of the educational system. Likewise, mention is made of the proposals that have emerged from the Organization of American States (OAS) to address the hemisphere’s problems and provide suitable solutions.