<P>For over forty years, <I>Latin American Politics and Development</I> has kept instructors and students abreast of current affairs and changes in Latin America. Now in its tenth edition, this authoritative yet accessible introduction has been updated throughout. Organized on a country-by-country basis, <EM>Latin American Politics and Development</EM> offers instructors maximum flexibility in organizing courses.</P><P>Revisions to the Tenth Edition include:</P><UL><LI>An updated theoretical framework to explain changes in the region, including discussions of electoral systems and political actors.</LI><LI>Discussions on presidential, parliamentary, and municipal election cycles throughout the region from 2017 through early 2022.</LI><LI>Coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.</LI><LI>Examination on the regional decline in democratic norms and practices.</LI><LI>A look at the impact of the Trump administration on regional relations, including the decline in democracy.</LI><LI>Updates on rac