From movements to parties in Latin America: the evolution of ethnic politics

Introduction : toward a comprehensive theory of ethnic party formation and performance

Institutions, party systems, and social movements

"A reflection of our motley reality" : Bolivian Indians' slow path to political representation

"We are the government" : Pachakutik's rapid ascent to national power

"It is not a priority" : the failure to form viable ethnic parties in Peru

Argentina, Colombia, and Venezuela : unlikely cases of ethnic party formation and success

Conclusions and implications.