Rules in Perspective on Ep. 41: Direct Democracy in Latin America

In this episode of Rules in Perspective I review the podcast episode 41 on direct democracy in Latin America, a discussion I had with Yanina Welp. My three takeaways from episode 41: 0:50 Direct democracy is a powerful democratic institution. 2:41 Authoritarian regimes may use "the will of the people" to consolidate power. 7:14 The devil is in the details. ⁠Find the show notes with full transcript here⁠. ⁠Listen to episode 41 and find the show notes here⁠. ⁠Yanina Welp's research website Related episode: Let the People Rule with John Matsusaka | Ep. 31: ⁠Listen and show notes⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ Venezuela's Democratic Erosion with Maryhen Jiménez | Ep. 27: Listen and show notes Youtube Chile – From Street Protest to a New Constitution with Claudia Heiss | Ep. 8: Listen and show notes Youtube Basic Principles of Direct Democracy with Stefan Schlegel | Ep. 5: Listen and show notes Youtube It would be great to hear your opinion and feedback on this new format. If you want to send me an email, you can reach me at rulesofthegame.ddi@gmail.com. If you find my discussions interesting and you’d like to support my work, consider buying me a coffee at ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rulesofthegame