# Politics and Society in Latin America { "id": "T10777", "title": "Politics and Society in Latin America", "url": "/topics/T10777", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "316216759e287489", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "36244852201799706", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 2, 33, 3320, 10777 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers explores the pervasive influence of clientelism, neoliberalism, and identity politics on democracy, governance, and political power in Latin America. It delves into the dynamics of clientelistic relationships, the impact of neoliberal policies, and the intersection of ethnicity and political participation. The cluster also examines the challenges and opportunities associated with decentralization and the reconfiguration of power structures. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T10777 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.