The End of Consensus: New Debates on State Capacity in Latin America

Ana Vedovato

doi:10.1080/13698249.2026.2672231

June 25, 2026Civil Wars

The End of Consensus: New Debates on State Capacity in Latin America

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To explore the evolving concept of state capacity in Latin America through historical and political lenses.
Historical analysis of state formation
Theoretical examination of war's role in political identity
Critical discussion of Miguel Centeno's work in context
State capacity in Latin America is influenced by diverse historical events.
Current debates reflect on the implications of past conflicts for modern governance.
Challenges to consensus suggest a need for re-evaluating existing political frameworks.

Implication

Debates analyze state capacity evolution in Latin America, indicating complex historical dynamics.

Abstract

When Miguel Centeno published Blood and Debt: War and the Nation-State in Latin America (2002), he brought much needed attention to the study of war and state formation in the region, but he also u...

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