Derechos humanos y credibilidad política

Abstract

Numero 116 Mayo - Agosto 2006 Nueva Serie Ano XXXIX ISSN 0041 8633 DERECHOS HUMANOS Y CREDIBILIDAD POLITICA Eva Leticia ORDUNA TRUJILLO * The present article seeks to show that, on the one hand, the levels of credibility that a government obtains from its citizens, is an essential element to achieve social cohesion and strength of the State. On the other hand, the author argues that such credibility can only be obtained whenever the government implements an integral and coherent policy of protection to the human rights. Firstly, the author refers to the credibility crisis that is being experienced in most parts of the world in the relationship society-government. Secondly, the author shows how intellectual currents as different as natural law and positivism, coincide in that the acceptance and trust of individuals in their governments, are necessary for the legitimacy of political power. Descriptors: human rights, legitimacy, State, citizenship . * Investigadora de tiempo completo. Centro Coordinador y Difusor de Estudios Latinoamericanos, UNAM. * Nota: Debido que la traduccion es automatica podra ser inexacta o contener errores.