A Letter From Peru: Where Affirmative Action Is Attempting to Get Women on the Ballot
But Will It Be Enough to Save a Nation in Democratic Crisis?
What are the obstacles and opportunities facing democracy today? Zócalo is publishing a series of letters to highlight how the world’s democratic ideals are faring in practice. From Peru: Nadia Ramos, CEO of the Women’s Leadership Center of the Americas, writes about efforts to achieve parity for women in politics, and why they can help a nation in democratic crisis.
Can affirmative action save Peru?
Peru is facing the worst institutional, political, and social crisis of its recent democratic history. In December, then-President Pedro Castillo dissolved Congress, a decision that led to his …
