This paper discusses the political rights of women in the recent history of Latin America in countries that have elected women presidents in the 2000s: Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Costa Rica. The study examines advances and challenges in political participation and representation of women based on studies and feminist research on gender and politics, as well as at the recommendations of the Committee of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women to the countries examined.
Feminism; Gender; Political Rights; Monitoring