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Argentine political disaffection and identity shifts

Overview

Argentina is experiencing a significant transformation in its political landscape, characterized by rising voter disaffection and the breakdown of traditional social identifiers.

A study by the Pulsar Observatory at the University of Buenos Aires reports a phenomenon known as ‘ningunismo’, where 63% of citizens express little to no interest in politics. This includes a record 42% of respondents who do not identify with any existing political party. Representation within major groups like Peronism and La Libertad Avanza has diminished, leaving the ‘none’ category as the largest single group.

This shift is accompanied by a decoupling of political affiliation from historical social markers such as class, religion, or territory. The emergence of a globalized workforce, which maintains local identities while participating in international economic and cultural spheres, has created a complex environment where voting patterns are no longer predictable through traditional socio-economic factors.

Entities

Javier Milei · Peronism · Universidad de Buenos Aires · La Libertad Avanza · University of Buenos Aires

Timeline

14 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Argentina's shifting political landscape and voter identity
Argentina is experiencing a shift in political identity as traditional social and economic categories fail to explain modern voting patterns in an increasingly globalized and complex society.
24 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Argentina sees record rise in political disaffection
A UBA study shows record political disaffection in Argentina, with 63% of citizens uninterested in politics and 42% identifying with no political party.

Sources

eleconomista.com.ar · elestadista.com.ar