Political Challenges and Youth Democratic Participation Across Latin America with Silvia Alvarenga

In this episode of the Thank You Democracy Podcast, the Global Democracy Coalition sat down with Silvia Alvarenga, a student of International Relations, General Coordinator at the Feliciano Martínez Foundation, National Coordinator at Cultura Democrática and Representative of Juventud LAC. During this episode, she discusses the biggest challenges young people face when trying to engage in political processes and democratic movements, both in Paraguay and across Latin America, some of the most rewarding initiatives or projects she has been involved in that have advanced the cause of youth participation in democracy, the challenges with the recent passage of the #LeyGarrote, and more.

To learn more about Silvia’s journey into international relations and democracy, the obstacles she has faced, and to hear her inspiring perspective, listen to this episode.