Populism in Latin America

This chapter aims to provide an analysis of the political situation in Latin America, with a particular focus on the emergence of populist practices among governments on the left and right of the political spectrum. In order to achieve this, the study will draw upon the work of the philosopher José Luis Villacañas Berlanga, who provides a comprehensive and rigorous theoretical framework that enables the analysis of populist modalities in the Latin American region. Furthermore, the text will engage in a theoretical discourse with the works of Laclau and Mouffe, esteemed scholars in the field of populism studies. It will also delve into new perspectives, as exemplified by the contributions of Emilio Ipola and Juan Carlos Pontiantiero.