text WashingtonUS Inter-American Dialogue 2005 monographic 14 p. Looks at how the socio-economic conditions of a vast majority of Latin Americans are affecting democracies in the region. Notes the main challenges facing political leaders in the hemisphere today i.e. how to make their democracies more effective, inclusive and responsive to citizens' needs. 5/3/06 JOYD DEMOCRACY 04.02.02 S435 20260716043658.0