Study on women in politics in Latin America

Women's participation in politics is one of the key challenges for development today.Although women's empowerment is included in multilateral goals such as the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs, much remains to be achieved.In this regard, Latin America presents a striking duality in women's political participation: it leads globally in parliamentary representation but has regressed in executive positions, with only one female president in 2025 compared to six in 2014.For this reason, the present research analyzes women's political participation in the region during the period 2014-2024.It examines existing structural obstacles, such as institutional biases that concentrate women in ministries associated with traditionally feminine roles, the lack of political will in predominantly conservative governments, and the region's entrenched patriarchal culture, among other factors.The study also analyzes regional legal instruments (such as the Belém do Pará Convention and the Quito Consensus), which establish important frameworks for women's advancement but lack effective implementation mechanisms due to their non-binding nature.To demonstrate the role of women in politics, the paper briefly highlights examples of women in emblematic leadership and diplomatic positions with undeniable results.The conclusion reveals a paradox in the region between normative achievements and their real implementation, as a result of persistent structural tensions.This study seeks to raise awareness about the role of women in politics and contribute to their empowerment.