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Latin America’s Polarization in Comparative Perspective
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Latin America’s Polarization in Comparative Perspective

Political polarization is a systemic-level and multifaceted process that severs cross-cutting ties and shifts perceptions of politics to a zero-sum game.

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By Jennifer McCoy
Published on Aug 28, 2024
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Jennifer McCoy

Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program

Jennifer McCoy is a nonresident scholar in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, where she focuses on political polarization and democratic resilience in the U.S. and around the world.

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