Outsiders

The outsider era: reaching power and learning how to hold on to it

De La Espriella and Milei represent two stages of the same underdog challenge: coming to power by breaking with the system and then learning to govern it without losing the identity that brought them there.

The golden illusion: why Latin America does not need more tycoons in power

The recent statements of Mexican businessman Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of the country’s richest men, about a possible presidential run in 2030 are not...

The ‘showmen’ of politics

From Gaddafi to Trump and Bukele, showmen leaders use spectacle, controversy, and media to dominate politics and shape public opinion.

‘Outsiders’: A global wave with Latin American lessons

Latin America experienced the emergence of outsiders in politics before the rest of the world as a response to citizen frustration and the erosion of traditional parties. What is still surprising in other countries has become routine in the region and offers insight to understand the current challenges of global democracy.

The new season of dystopian politics in Brazil

Pablo Marçal's election campaign mirrors many elements that propelled Javier Milei to Argentina’s presidency, including anti-government, anti-political rhetoric and robust digital communication strategies.

The impact of emotions when it comes to voting

The main challenge of election polls is linked to human behavior and how to reconcile the gap between what people say they intend to do and what they actually do.