Contents
Acknowledgments
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Introduction. The Study of Local Democracy in Latin America
Chapter 1. How They Survive: Caudillos’ Local Strategies
Chapter 2. Local Caudillos in Metropolitan Areas
Chapter 3. Worst Offenders? Augusto Miyashiro (Chorrillos, Peru) and Vicky Barahona (Renca, Chile)
Chapter 4. Politics as Usual? Santiago Rebolledo (La Cisterna, Chile) and Felipe Castillo (Los Olivos, Peru)
Chapter 5. Machine Politics and the Limits of Local Caudillo Rule in Paraguay
Conclusions. Continuity of Local Caudillos and Lessons for Municipal Governments
Appendix: List of Interviews
Notes
References
Index