A right-wing backlash surges in Latin America as crime fears fuel Bukele-style crackdowns

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Published Jun 17, 2026

At the start of this decade, Latin America leaned left as progressive politicians gained power amid public outrage over inequities worsened by the pandemic. Now, a political backlash is brewing. Rising crime and extortion have fueled support for conservative populists using strong-arm tactics against crime and immigration.

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