The Latin American Right Shifts into Focus The recent elections in Colombia and Peru have sent shockwaves through the region, with both countries swinging to the right under leaders aligned with the United States.
A closer look reveals that the picture is far more complex than a simple shift to the right. Weakening centrist parties in both countries has created a power vacuum that right wing forces have eagerly filled.
The traditional conservative and liberal coalitions have struggled to adapt to changing social and economic realities, leaving them ill equipped to address pressing issues like rising crime rates.