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Absolutist presidencies
Populist authoritarian leaders seek to undermine the control mechanisms that limit their ability to accumulate power. Whether in presidential or parliamentary systems, their behavior resembles more that of absolute monarchs than that of democratically elected leaders.
Ex-guerrilla presidents in Latin America: have they been good or bad experiences?
In Latin America, seven presidents have guerrilla backgrounds. Those who have opted for gradual changes were more successful, while those who chose rupturist projects failed.
Piñera’s complex legacy and the impulse to the far right in Chile
Two months after the death of former President Piñera, his legacy is a subject of debate. For some, he was a builder of bridges and regional institutions, while others see him as the precursor of the radical populist right in the southern country.
Electoral Messianism: Religion and Politics
Religion has become an instrument to reconquer voters' faith, merging with populism to sanctify politics and transform the relationship between citizens and leaders.
Options and opportunities facing the crisis: when paths diverge
Crises challenge and imply the occurrence of critical moments. They reflect a road full of risks, but also of opportunities. Like driving on a road, we observe multiple signs.
Super Election Year: Migration, Freedom and Democracy
Migration has become a central part of the campaign discourse across the political spectrum. In this scenario, narratives that stigmatize migrants and refugees and promote xenophobic actions, are increasingly frequent.
