What are the limits of democratic power and its weaknesses when faced with other forms of power that operate outside the bounds of legality? The Western world is immersed in deep uncertainty, caused in part by the errors of its own leaders—as in the case of Latin America—and in part by geopolitical challenges from countries such as Russia and China. These tensions are contributing to a rise in violence and populism, the latter often fuelled by the discontent of the most disadvantaged social classes.
These topics will be explored in conversation by Javier Moreno and Andrea Rizzi. Moreno has recently published ¿Quién manda aquí? (Who’s in Charge Here?), a reflection on powerlessness in the face of growing violence in Latin America, where he interviews seven former presidents to understand why so many of their promises went unfulfilled and why legitimate power is losing ground. Andrea Rizzi is a Global Affairs correspondent and columnist for El País. He recently published La era de la revancha (The Age of Revenge), an analysis of the disruption facing Western structures and the dangers posed by challenges that fall outside democratic and legal frameworks.
The conversation will be moderated by Laura Ventura, PhD in Hispanic Philology and professor of Literature at Carlos III University in Madrid. She is also a contributor to La Nación (Argentina).
The event will be introduced by Maria de la Paz González Ross and Laia Sophie Rusch Vilaplana, President and Head of Events Segovia of the IE Debate Club.
The authors will sign copies of their books at the end of the event
Event in Spanish
