Abstract:
The expression “coalition presidentialism”
has been used to characterize the politicalinstitutional
regime constituted in Brazil since
1988. This notion has supported the idea that
Brazil is undergoing a process of democratic
consolidation in recent years. The purpose of this
article is to explore the extent and limits of the
notion of “coalition presidentialism,” as well as to
present an analytical alternative to explain the
nature of the political regime that exists in Brazil.
Keywords: Coalition presidentialism.
Democracy. Brazilian politics. Civilian
authoritarianism.
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