Presidential Impeachment and the New Political Instability in Latin America

by Aníbal Pérez-Liñán

Book Overview

Documents the emergence of a pattern of political instability in Latin America. Traditional military coups have receded in the region, but elected presidents are still ousted from power as a result of recurrent crises. An?bal P?rez-Li??n shows that presidential impeachment has become the main constitutional instrument employed by civilian elites to depose unpopular rulers. Based on detailed comparative research in five countries and extensive historical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521178495
• ISBN13: 9780521178495
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"