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Social Mobilizations as a Silent Instrument for Seizing Power: The Ecuadorian Case

Abstract:

The escalation of violence and democratic fragility is mainly due to the incidence of external and internal factors including the political, economic and social that live the world, the region and in particular the country. These factors have led to the rejection of certain groups antagonistic through social protests, violent acts and questioning to the incumbent governments, characterized by the use of strategies (tangible and intangible) and insurgent techniques causing severe effects on the population, state resources and democratic stability. Analysis of social mobilizations as an instrument for the seizure of power, the Ecuadorian Case, makes a study from the world, regional and local perspective. Besides, it analyses some theories, trends and ideologies that were applied in Ecuador, as tools for destabilizing the government and finally the possible alternative solutions to avoid weakening a regime.