First Module of the "Democracy Building in Latin America" Training Course Now Available!

The first module of the “Democracy Building in Latin America” training course, originally held in person in Asunción, Paraguay, in October 2024, is now available online!

This first module of the course examines competing definitions of democracy, key innovations that enhance democratic governance in Europe and Latin America, and the most pressing challenges facing democratic institutions today. Participants will explore critical topics: Human Rights in a Democratic Context; Governance Structures: Separation of Powers and Judicial Independence; Understanding and Overcoming Democratic Deficits; Intersections between Private International Law and Democracy

Featured Lecturers in the first module

🎓 Manuel Becerra Ramírez – Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

🎓 Roberto Ruiz Díaz Labrano – Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay

🎓 Ena Carnero Arroyo – Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Peru

🎓 Beatriz Campuzano Díaz – Universidad de Sevilla, Spain

The course is committed to enhancing the understanding of democratic values and practices in the EU and Latin America, fostering constructive dialogue across continents, and disseminating knowledge to encourage engagement among a diverse range of stakeholders. The course was recorded after the in-person sessions at the Superior Electoral Tribunal in Asunción, Paraguay.

A Global Initiative for Democratic Engagement

As part of the Bridge Watch Project, a Jean Monnet Network initiative of the Erasmus+ Programme, this course brings together a consortium of 14 prestigious universities across Europe and Latin America. It builds upon the foundations of the BRIDGE Project (Building Rights and Developing Knowledge between the European Union and Latin America), reinforcing dialogue and cooperation between regions.

Who is this course for?

📌 Scholars and students interested in democratic governance
📌 Policymakers and public officials
📌 Legal and international relations professionals
📌 Anyone passionate about strengthening democracy

💡 Watch the classes now! Free Access! The course is freely available on the project’s website. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and join the conversation!