Latin America

Authoritarianism and "Progress": Looking at Bolivia from the Crucible of Santa Cruz. An open dialogue.

Theory & Research How is “progress” understood in this territory? For whom is it intended? How has Bolivian society, particularly in Santa Cruz, been transformed in recent decades? Why speak of authoritarianism? Seeking collective answers to these questions—and opening the door to new ones—we met in July at a roundtable during the Congress of the Association of Bolivian Studies (AEB). This text summarises the reflections that emerged and presents a set of ongoing research projects.

By Claudia Cuellar

#WhatWillWeBeIn2026: World Cup, Forced Disappearances and 20 Years of the War on Drugs in Mexico

In Perspective David Barrios Rodríguez explores the dual countdowns in Mexico: the FIFA World Cup and marking 20 years since the beginning of the War on Drugs - a paradoxical coexistence of festivity and social and political crisis.

By David Barrios Rodríguez

Post-Fascism for Adolescents

In Perspective Radical right-wing movements have emerged as new interlocutors for many adolescents unwilling to embrace the passivity offered by the neoliberal and increasingly apocalyptic narratives. These political groups promise quick exits from poverty and suffering, specifically to young men.

By Paülah Nurit Shabel

Restructuring the Skies: The Post-pandemic Shift in Argentine Aviation Labour Relations

In Perspective The airline industry has only just recovered from its most severe crisis in history: the COVID-19 pandemic. For cabin crew workers in particular, the sectorial restructuring following LATAM Airways’ departure and the changes in the aeronautical regulations in 2021 marked a shift in labour relations and working standards

Milei's Government in Argentina: Will Going Against Gravity Work?

In Perspective As Milei's government approaches a year in office, important changes that were not foreseen a few months ago seem to be signaling the end of the honeymoon. And the Argentine political scene may once again show its traditional vivacity

By Mariano Féliz