It’s been called the “new pink tide” in Latin America—a widespread rise to power of leftist leaders that has swept the region since 2018.
Like conservative dominoes falling in quick succession, it began with Mexico, and then Argentina followed suit. As did Bolivia, Peru, Honduras, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil.
But now a right-wing fire of rebellion is spreading.
The explosive protests and takeover of key government offices in Brazil’s capital on Jan. 8 by supporters of former President Jair Bolonaro put the world on edge.
Security forces arrest supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro after retaking control of Planalto Presidential Palace in Brasilia on Jan. 8, 2023. ( Ton Molina/AFP via Getty Images)
Hundreds of demonstrators stormed the Supreme Court, Congress, and the presidential palace as local police scrambled to intervene….