Left-wing Illiberalism: Discussing the Doxa from a Latin American Perspective
Abstract
Illiberalism is not a phenomenon exclusive to one ideology, but a political strategy that can manifest itself on both the right and the left. While the illiberal right emphasizes nationalism, tradition and moral order, the illiberal left justifies the concentration of power in the name of social justice and the fight against neoliberalism. Research on this topic must overcome ideological biases and consider how different political currents have adopted illiberal positions, assessing their consequences for democracy, pluralism and existing institutions.
Keywords
Illiberal left, Latin America, authoritarianism, ideology
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