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Sebastián Godínez Rivera

Political scientist from UNAM with a diploma in journalism from the Carlos Septién School of Journalism.

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 The rise of authoritarian capitalism

As democracy erodes, charismatic leaders take advantage of social unrest to consolidate a hybrid model: authoritarian capitalism with a populist face. From Trump to Bukele, passing through Milei and Noboa, a generation emerges that embodies an era where economic stability outweighs democratic values.

Judicial control around the world

Electoral autocracies perfect judicial control through disciplinary bodies that, far from guaranteeing justice, stifle the independence of judges.

Autocratization is being televised

The rise of authoritarian leaders around the world and the support they garner is largely due to the media.

Public managers of the world

In some cases authoritarianism has accompanied economic deregulation under civilian or military governments, as a project beyond presidencies or even in liberal democracies.

The responsibility of diagnosing countries

An erroneous diagnosis leads to a biased interpretation of reality that weakens the arguments and in some cases affects the public's perception.

When Politics Becomes a Couple’s Project

Latin America has been fertile ground for power couples exercising power together, from autocracies or succession in the presidency to candidacies to reach the highest leadership positions.

Transitions from a Democratic Government

The world is seeing the emergence of characters who challenge the status quo, promote anti-establishment agendas, and promise what they call a 'true democracy,' albeit one characterized by authoritarian overtones.

2025: Elections in the world

By 2025, electoral activity will be considerably reduced in the world, however, five countries in the Americas will renew their executive and legislative branches, while two will elect Parliament and one will elect the Judiciary.

Are the “Trumps of the world” really like Trump?

Generalizing their characteristics only generates analytical biases that do not contribute to scientific explanation to the question: Why are people opting for authoritarian leaders?

Are all authoritarian leaders the same?

The rise of authoritarianism in the world cannot be viewed as a homogeneous phenomenon. The detailed study of cases allows for an objective and concrete delineation of the reality we are observing.