Politics of Transnational Actors in Latin America: Power from Afar

Transnational Actors in Latin America: Power from Afar explores the influence of transnational actors on institutions and people in Latin America, raising questions of accountability, social justice, and sovereignty. It focuses on four significant groups: the Catholic Church, transnational corporations, transnational drug networks, and transnational human rights networks. The book suggests that local and national groups can use principles and power to bring about equitable and just outcomes in relation to transnational actors and that they can be a part of constructive change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 16 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Politics of Transnational Actors in Latin America: Power from Afar delves into the profound impact of transnational actors on institutions and individuals in Latin America, raising critical questions of accountability, social justice, and sovereignty. The text specifically focuses on four significant groups that transcend national boundaries: the Catholic Church, transnational corporations, transnational drug networks, and transnational human rights networks. By comparing the impacts of these groups on the region, Frederick M. Shepherd explores larger questions about transnational power and its profound penetration into the nations of Latin America. Through an analysis that spans over a century, the book examines the efforts made by citizens, social movements, and governments to regain control over these transnational actors, providing a framework to understand the complex interplay between local, national, and global forces in a context of transnational dominance.

The volume suggests that local and national groups can leverage principles and power to achieve equitable and just outcomes in their interactions with transnational actors. It also acknowledges that, in certain cases, transnational actors can contribute to positive change in Latin America. This concise volume appeals to students of History, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Political Science, and those with an interest in 20th-century Latin American politics and political history.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 202 x 229 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138096332