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

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The book provides a comparative analysis of social security reforms in Venezuela and Ecuador, focusing on the power struggles surrounding these changes. It examines why Venezuela's reform, initiated by Hugo Chávez in 2002, has stalled, while Ecuador's reform under Rafael Correa since 2007 has progressed despite challenges. The research highlights similarities in structural conditions and conflict points, yet reveals significant differences in the development of hegemony struggles between government and opposition, leading to stagnation in Venezuela and advancements in Ecuador's social security system.