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EPISODE · Jul 5, 2026 · 25 MIN

What are the implications of right-wing populism across Latin America?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

Promising to crack down on crime and promoting strong ties with President Trump - right-wing populists are winning elections across Latin America. Is this a passing phase coming out of voters' economic and safety concerns or a lasting shift? And will this tie the region more to the United States? In this episode:  Jose Ragas, Historian and Assistant Professor, Catholic University of Chile.  Oliver Stuenkel, Associate Professor, School of International Relations, Getulio Vargas Foundation in Brazil.  Javier Farje, Journalist and Historian. Host: Scott McLean Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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Promising to crack down on crime and promoting strong ties with President Trump - right-wing populists are winning elections across Latin America. Is this a passing phase coming out of voters' economic and safety concerns or a lasting shift? And...

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