Democracy and violence: The Colombian paradox

Eva Irene Tuft

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This study argues that the Colombian paradox between formal democracy and endemic political violence is a direct result of the narrow polity established by elite pacts. Through an analysis of the Colombian situation and empirical evidence related to human rights violations this study considers the limitations of elite pacts as a mechanism for democratic transition and consolidation.

Democracy and violence: The Colombian paradox

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