Latin America is undergoing a political shift to the right. Following the decline of several left-wing governments, conservative and right-wing populist forces have gained ground since 2015. This change comes after the so-called pink tide of the 2000s and is driven by citizen discontent , the rise of disruptive leaders, and a new US foreign policy .
Of the 15 democracies analyzed , nine have shifted politically since 2022, mostly from left to right . Figures like Javier Milei in Argentina and Nayib Bukele in El Salvador embody this new political climate with populist strategies , while leaders like Luis
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