Academic Management, Democracy and University Autonomy in Latin America

Abstract

The promises and challenges with which governments interact in Latin Ameri­ca can be seen as the direct and indirect result of political, economic and cultural factors that in their interrelation have assigned a particular stamp to the current economic political landscape of our nations. Currently, significant progress has been made in the area of so­cial participation and democracy, mainly in processes to combat corruption, but one of the distinguishing features is the effervescence regarding human rights and at the same time the concern about the values that must prevail and exercise the citizens of Latin America throughout the Latin American territory. This is the main challenge that is also a demand and a symptom that must be strengthened.