This Guide To Local Government In Latin America Provides A Detailed Overview Of The Political And Economic Significance Of Local Government In The Region As A Whole, As Well As 18 Country Studies Written To A Common Format. Introduction -- The History Of Local Government -- The Legal Status Of Local Government -- The Structure Of Local Government -- Local Government Services -- Local Government Finance -- The Electoral System Of Local Government -- The Internal Organization Of Local Government --...

Landlocked Paraguay Is One Of The Smaller Nations Of Latin America, And Its Global Image Is Now Changing Rapidly. In The Process, The Tired Stereotype Of A Forgotten Country Comprising Only Military Dictators, Nazis, And Steam Trains Is Being Rapidly Discarded. No Longer Off The Map, Paraguay's Unique History Is Attracting Growing Interest. This Third Edition Of Historical Dictionary Of Paraguay Contains A Chronology, An Introduction, Appendixes, And An Extensive Bibliography. The Dictionary Section...

Paraguay's Transition Has Been One Of The Most Difficult In Latin America. The Contributors Describe The Stroessner Regime, Examine The Actors In The Democratisation Process And Show How They Influenced The Policies Of The Transition Governments. The Regime Of Alfredo Stroessner / Peter Lambert -- Corruption And The Transition / Andrew Nickson -- Political Parties / Marcial A. Riquelme And Jorge G. Riquelme -- The Armed Forces / Carlos Martini And Carlos María Lezcano -- The Left / Ricardo Medina...