It has been a turbulent year for Latin America, and what is emerging is a clear ideological realignment. A conservative “blue tide,” the right-leaning counterpart to the earlier leftist “pink tide,” is sweeping across the region, driven by voter frustration over rising crime, mass migration, and stagnant or declining economies. Public patience with socialism has eroded as security conditions worsen and economic promises fail to materialize, a trend reinforced by the collapse of Venezuela and the mass exodus it triggered.
That failure has reshaped political fears across the region, making left-wing authoritarianism a more immediate concern than memories of past military dictatorships. As a result, regional reactions to the U.S. snatching of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro were divided, reflecting this broader political realignment. Voters are increasingly focused on personal safety, employment, and basic economic stability rather than ideological promises.
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