Detractors of democracy: overview of electoral crimes and abstentionism in Mexico

Authors

  • Rubén Manuel Ibarra-Reyes Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas
  • Elizabeth Amador-Márquez Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas

Keywords:

democracy, citizen participation, abstention, electoral crimes.

Abstract

This paper looks at two obstacles to democratic life in Mexico, electoral crimes and abstentionism. Speaking of electoral crimes and rates of abstentionism to analyze two of the most complex obstacles that the political culture and the Mexican democratic life faces and allows action strategies that promote from the legal wing and political inculturation tangible and implementable solutions context national to strengthen the social system. Thus, the characteristics of both problems and their current status in the country are presented.

Author Biography

Rubén Manuel Ibarra-Reyes, Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas

 

Published

2017-01-06

Issue

Section

Número Especial