Right-wing populists emulate Trump's playbook to win Latin American elections
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The Economist
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The article discusses the rise of right-wing populist leaders in Latin America who emulate Donald Trump's political style, using the example of Abelardo de la Espriella's presidential election win in Colombia. It notes that Trump has endorsed such candidates, and a network of political operatives and copycat strategies have helped these outsider candidates win elections across the region.
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The former defence lawyer, who calls himself El Tigre, ran as a right-wing populist and outsider.
Real problems, copycattery and a network of hacks have helped Donald Trump's pals win a string of elections
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