Latin american youth

political participation, pandemic, and future scenarios

Abstract

This dossier aims to analyze the political participation of youth in Latin America, addressing their diversity and role in the construction of an inclusive democracy. The collected articles explore participation in protests, elections, and educational disputes. The studies highlight the actions of both progressive and conservative youth, examining the rise of the right wing and its impact on democracies. The papers show that, despite underrepresentation in Congress and inequalities exacerbated by the pandemic, youth remain central actors in political transformation, with the potential to confront contemporary challenges and promote a democracy capable of reducing social inequalities.