Juan Linz
Juan Linz (1926-2013) was a prominent political scientist known for his influential work on the dynamics of presidentialism and its implications for democracy, particularly in Latin America. His seminal essay, published in 1990, articulated the concept of 'double democratic legitimacy,' highlighting the inherent conflicts between executives and legislatures in presidential systems. Linz's critique of presidentialism emphasized its potential to lead to governmental instability and populist tendencies, which resonate in contemporary political discourse, especially in light of recent events in the United States, where his theories are being revisited as they relate to the presidency of Donald Trump.
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Juan Linz indicated that groups may withdraw support from democratic institutions for corporate or ideological reasons.
Así se hace daño a la democracia | Ideas
Spain· 2025-11-23
Professor Juan Linz, of Yale University, observed that most stable democracies are parliamentary regimes.
Lloyd Barnett | Parliamentary cabinet system versus executive presidential system | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-11-03
Juan Linz argues that presidentialism lacks the capacity to sustain democratic regimes.
Nuestro diagnóstico es de manual, por Natale Amprimo Plá | OPINION
Peru· 2025-10-23
Juan Linz analyzed the political landscape of Weimar Germany in his work.
“M”, el asesino, está entre nosotros, “¡démosle caza!”
Venezuela· 2025-08-26
Juan Linz defined the concept of authoritarianism that is referenced in discussions about Trumpism.
Mencermati Akar Budaya Politik Trumpisme
Indonesia· 2025-04-12
Juan Linz defined the concept of authoritarianism that is referenced in discussions about Trumpism.
Mencermati Akar Budaya Politik TrumpismeIndonesia· 2025-04-12
Juan Linz's work on presidentialism highlights its inherent flaws and the concept of 'double democratic legitimacy'.
Presidencialismos y sus peligros - Columna de Eduardo Posada Carbó
Colombia· 2025-04-04
