Progression of electoral competence in Latin America and rule of law: An exploratory analysis from the electoral, legislative and executive systems (2015–2023)
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https://doi.org/10.19135/revista.consinter.00020.24Keywords:
rule of law, electoral competence, electoral institutions, Latin America, legislative system, executive system, electoral system, development of institutions, comparative analysis of institutionsAbstract
Abstract. The evolution of electoral competence in Latin America is addressed, which has implied a progressive generation of electoral institutions with a constitutional nature, reflected in the creation of autonomous institutions, which underlines the importance of evaluating whether this progress has strengthened the rule of law in the region. The relationship between the advancement of the rule of law and the implementation of electoral competence is manifested in various institutions. It is from judicial to autonomous, for which analysis is carried out to better understand the similarities and differences between the political systems of the region, also related to the legislative systems and executive systems for a better understanding of this discernment. The methodology used combines a historical and comparative approach, using regressive diachrony, progressive diachrony and comparative systems analysis to provide a more complete understanding of how electoral competence interacts with institutions and how it relates to the rule of law. The results suggest a relationship between the rule of law and electoral competence, although they do not imply direct causality, offering clues for future research and highlighting the importance of the rule of law in strengthening electoral competence in Latin America.
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