The Recasting of the Latin American Right

'What drives contemporary right-wing political actors in Latin America? Why are only some radical right-wing parties successful in cementing their base? Is the moderate right a stalwart of democracy, or has it helped to undermine the regime? The Recasting of the Latin American Right is a welcome, much needed, authoritative text on the Latin American right, broadly conceived, in the twenty-first century. It is both theoretically driven and empirically nuanced, with essential comparative analyses as well as crucial case studies that help to situate the processes and outcomes of the right-wing resurgence of the last decades. The volume is essential for scholars of political parties and Latin American politics.' Jennifer Cyr, Associate Professor of Political Science, Universidad Torcuato di Tella, Buenos Aires, Argentina
'As in other world regions, the political right has fundamentally transformed in contemporary Latin America. Based on such transformation, the right is also changing (and polarizing) politics in the region. Borges, Lloyd, and Vommaro's volume offers new theoretical insights on both crucial transformations while providing new evidence and compelling narratives by renowned experts on ongoing developments in countries where the right has recently resurged. This volume is essential to understanding ongoing political developments in the region. It will remain crucial in the long run for anyone interested in grasping the gist of the momentous transformation occurring today in Latin America's politics and society.' Juan Pablo Luna, Associate Professor, School of Government, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
'Borges, Lloyd, and Vommaro's impressive and timely volume provides crucial insight into the resurgence of right-wing parties in Latin America. Featuring cutting-edge scholarship from top experts in the field, the volume provides a comprehensive overview of both supply- and demand-side dynamics in a range of Latin American cases. It is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the recent electoral success of conservative and radical right parties in the region.' Jennifer Pribble, Professor of Political Science and International Studies, University of Richmond
'Latin American conservatism continues to perplex observers after decades of democratic politics in the region. As an electoral phenomenon, it is organizationally varied and volatile. As an ideological phenomenon, it is ever changing. It is stabilizing and it is destructive. Borges, Lloyd, and Vommaro make sense of the Latin American right's complicated historical and comparative trajectories with clarity and analytical sophistication. Against daunting odds, this brilliant collaboration has brought half a century of political action by this enigmatically powerful force into focus.' Edward L. Gibson, Kenneth Burgess Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University