In this episode of econopolitics, Sara Niedzwiecki explains the different types of participation by civil society movements regarding the expansion of the health system in Brazil. We also discuss emerging trends throughout the region and an update on recent events in Argentina. Sara is, together with Santiago Anria, the winner of the 2019 Best Article prize from the LASA Economics and Politics section —"Participatory Social Policies: Diverging Patterns in Brazil and Bolivia" published in Latin American Politics and Society.

The drawn-out drama of the US elections delayed the launch of our new episode —but here it is! Episode 2 will come out on November 11.