The Compulsory Nature of Suffrage Rights in Latin America

Felicita Sugheyes Llontop Guzman · Universidad Ciencia y Tecnología (2026) · DOI: 10.47460/uct.v30i131.1059

Resumen

Quíta el maquetado latex: This study analyzes the compulsory nature of suffrage in Latin America and its influence on electoral participation, the quality of political representation, and democratic legitimacy. To this end, a systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, with searches carried out in \textit{Web of Science}, \textit{SciELO}, and \textit{Scopus}, considering articles published between 2021 and 2025 in the fields of political science and law. As a result, 18 studies were selected. The findings made it possible to identify patterns, recent gaps in the literature, and points of convergence. It is concluded that compulsory voting constitutes a significant mechanism for broadening electoral participation.

Instituciones: Universidad César Vallejo