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July 14 th , 2011

Inter-American Democratic Charter A collective mechanism to defend and promote representative democracy. July 14 th , 2011. Index. General context A quick historical overview Main elements of the Charter Most recent examples of the application of the Inter-American Democratic Charter

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July 14 th , 2011

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  1. Inter-American Democratic Charter A collective mechanism to defend and promote representative democracy July 14th, 2011

  2. Index • General context • A quick historical overview • Main elements of the Charter • Most recent examples of the application of the Inter-American Democratic Charter • Reform proposals of the Charter

  3. Context • Regional: 10th Anniversary • UNASUR’s commitment with democracy • Mercosur’s democratic clause • Global: Arab spring

  4. Landmarks • OAS Charter (1948): Promote and consolidate representative democracy (Art. 2) • Fifth Consultation Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (1959) • Protocol of Cartagena de Indias (1985): representative democracy as requirement for stability, peace and development

  5. Landmarks • Resolution 1080 (1991): introduced mechanisms to address threatening situations for democratic stability • Washington Protocol (1992): introduced sanctions • Between 1990-2000: 9 interrupted presidencies + 1 destabilization attempt • Resolution 1080 invoked in 6 cases

  6. Inter-American Democratic Charter Four relevant components: • Provides broad definition of democracy • Identifies essential elements of representative democracy • Outlines a series of collective actions and sanctions • Defensive/Reactive approach + Preventive/Promotional approach

  7. Inter-American Democratic Charter Effectiveness: • Peaceful resolution of 8 political crisis • Preventive measures in 4 destabilizing situations

  8. Defensive Capacity • Reforming the Charter • Broaden the number of actors • Battery of measures • Without reforming the Charter • Clear and precise definition of threats • Enhance the SG’s capacity to act preventively instead of reactively • Increase information and discussion in the PC

  9. Promotional Capacity • Electoral cooperation and observation missions (Chapter V) • Effective Public Management • Anti-corruption, transparency and accountability • Democratic principles and practices • Women’s political participation and economic autonomy

  10. Promotional Capacity • Human Rights • Provide support to Member States in strengthening Human Rights • Follow-up Mechanism on the implementation of the Inter-American Democratic Charter

  11. Inter-American Democratic Charter A collective mechanism to defend and promote representative democracy July 14th, 2011

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