Historical revisionism and political power in Latin America

Discussions regarding the manipulation of historical narratives by political leaders in Latin America highlight the tension between reality and state-sponsored accounts.

In Chile, the destruction of the Escámez mural under orders from Augusto Pinochet serves as an example of attempts to erase history to suit a specific political agenda, an action that resulted in the artist's exile to Costa Rica.

In Venezuela, the legacy of Hugo Chávez is examined through the lens of historical distortion, specifically regarding the events of April 11, 2002. The accounts suggest that state institutions, including the judiciary and the public ministry, were utilized to reshape the narrative of the incident, transforming certain actors into victims and others into perpetrators of crimes against humanity.