The Americas Quarterly Podcast A New Rightward Wave in Latin America?
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Nov 25, 2025 
Oliver Stuenkel, visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment and Latin America analyst. He discusses recent conservative electoral gains across the region. They explore whether this is a lasting rightward shift or anti-incumbent backlash. Conversation covers crime and security politics, evangelical influence, U.S. partisan effects, and what 2026 contests might mean.
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Rightward Momentum Could Reshape The Region
- Recent wins in Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, and Ecuador suggest a regional rightward momentum.
- This shift could reshape economic policy, geopolitics, and environmental approaches over coming years.
Anti-Incumbency Still Drives Outcomes
- Anti-incumbent sentiment remains the dominant political force across Latin America.
- Oliver Stuenkel argues conservative waves may be temporary without sustained high growth or durable crime solutions.
Crime's New Centrality In Voter Priorities
- Organized crime and rising cocaine production have expanded criminal groups' power and diversification.
- Brian Winter says widespread fear of crime now makes public security a central electoral issue across many countries.