Political leaders

Petro’s Mistakes

Petro’s failure cannot be explained solely by the electoral defeat, but rather by a government marked by arrogance, instability, and an inability to turn its grand promises into lasting public policies.

The Fujimorist restoration

Keiko Fujimori’s return to power heralds a revival of Fujimorism, which promises order but revives the tensions and risks of the past.

Keiko Fujimori: Dynasty, defeats, and destiny?

Caught between the legacy of Fujimorismo and the chronic crisis of Peru’s political system, Keiko Fujimori is once again betting on the presidency, presenting herself as a symbol of continuity, experience, and polarization.

Presidents, Semi-Gods, and Second-Hand Theologies

From presidential narcissism to the sacralization of power, contemporary leaders blend politics and religion in a dangerous staging that strains democracies.

Cilia Flores: the combative first lady

The detention of Cilia Flores alongside Nicolás Maduro reignites the debate over the real power of first ladies in Latin America and lays bare how a role without formal oversight can become a key political actor within authoritarian regimes.

When the quality of politicians becomes irrelevant

In a post-democratic era, political leadership quality is increasingly sidelined by structural factors, social discontent, and media consultants.