Latin America sees debate over new right and political alternation

Two opinion pieces examine current political discourse in Latin America. One critiques the label “new right,” describing it as a set of five pillars – personalist leadership, unfiltered communication through social media, distrust of institutions, a focus on security, and an anti‑elite narrative – that are applied across the region without a coherent ideology.

The other argues that regular political alternation is essential to prevent personalism, maintain transparency, and keep institutions dynamic. It warns that when the same families or groups dominate power, governance stagnates and civil society suffers, urging citizens to demand renewal and competition in elections.