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Crisis in the Andes: The Rise (and Fall?) of Two Women Leaders
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German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) - Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien, Institut für Lateinamerika-Studien
Abstract Viewed as political outsiders, women represent desperately needed political renewal. Amid crises, they face not only opportunities but also added challenges, amplifying existing gendered hurdles in the political sphere. Jeanine Añez's and Dina Boluarte's experiences in Bolivia and Peru epitomise thi... view more
Viewed as political outsiders, women represent desperately needed political renewal. Amid crises, they face not only opportunities but also added challenges, amplifying existing gendered hurdles in the political sphere. Jeanine Añez's and Dina Boluarte's experiences in Bolivia and Peru epitomise this, prompting discussions on potential implications for upcoming women in politics. After the contentious departures of the presidents of Bolivia and Peru, two women assumed power: Jeanine Añez and Dina Boluarte, respectively. While constitutional successions, their appointments were marked by controversy. On the one hand, members of the opposition to the ousted presidents praised the historical assumptions of the presidency by women. On the other, the former presidents' supporters questioned the legitimacy of Añez and Boluarte and their ability to govern independently of the opposition's male politicians. These women's mandates have been shaped by public protest and low levels of approval. Online and on the streets, negative stereotypes against women's leadership and political presence have been echoed. Añez, who is no longer in power, is currently in jail facing a legal process that has ignited strong concerns from human rights bodies and international organisations such as the UN and the European Parliament. This is not only political retaliation but also shows signs of gendered political violence. Similar legal challenges might follow Boluarte once a new president is elected. Particularly if he or she comes from the lineage of Pedro Castillo.... view less
Keywords
Bolivia; Peru; woman; head of state; political support; public opinion; protest; stereotype; leadership; political violence; gender-specific factors; Latin America
Classification
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
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Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
City
Hamburg
Page/Pages
10 p.
Series
GIGA Focus Lateinamerika, 6
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57671/gAa-23062
Status
Published Version; reviewed