The Power Struggles over the Post-neoliberal Social Security System Reforms in Venezuela and Ecuador

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The book offers a comparative analysis of social security reforms in Venezuela and Ecuador, focusing on the contrasting outcomes of initiatives led by Hugo Chávez and Rafael Correa. It explores how Venezuela's reforms have stalled since 2002, while Ecuador's have progressed since 2007 despite challenges. The study highlights similarities in structural conditions and key players while emphasizing significant differences in the political dynamics between government and opposition. These factors explain Venezuela's stagnation compared to Ecuador's advancements toward universal social security.