There's always another set of elections. So, let's set up for elections. Let's figure out how to mobilize people. Let's figure out how to engage them and answer the question, ‘Why they elected this person? What did we miss? What do we need to build? Which kind of program.’ I think using the streets is great, but definitely you need training… A lot of training.This is a long-term effort. It's not about calling you on Facebook for a demonstration and that's it.

Laura Gamboa

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Laura Gamboa is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Utah. She is the author of the forthcoming book Resisting Backsliding: Opposition Strategies against the Erosion of Democracy.

Key Highlights

• Introduction - 0:47
• Uribe was a Threat to Democracy - 3:11
• Opposition Strategies in Colombia - 14:20
• Opposition Strategies in Venezuela - 17:53
• How Often do Aspiring Autocrats Get Elected - 27:03
• Final Advice for Democratic Oppositions - 34:02

Key Links

Learn more about Laura Gamboa

"The Peace Process and Colombia’s Elections" by Laura Gambia in the Journal of Democracy

Resisting Backsliding: Opposition Strategies against the Erosion of Democracy by Laura Gamboa

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