This book examines the radicalisation of political discourse in Latin America, where historical grievances and media ecosystems shape social imaginaries and political practices. It is organised into four parts. Part I: Introduction sets the research context. Part II: Critical Apparatus provides the analytical foundation, addressing the theologisation of politics, hate discourses, and subjectivation processes. Part III: Case Studies offers detailed analyses of Argentina's libertarian populism and anti-statist narratives, Peru's far-right manipulation of historical memory and religious rhetoric, Chile's post-social uprising dynamics, marked by nationalist resurgence and institutional conservatism, and Brazil's denialism and media spectacle during the Bolsonaro era. Finally, Part IV: Epilogue reflects on the broader implications for discourse analysis and sociopolitical inquiry. This book dissects the linguistic mechanisms behind these phenomena and poses critical questions for further research. Its interdisciplinary approach will appeal to experts in sociology, political science, and discourse studies, fostering a deeper understanding of Latin America's complex sociopolitical landscape.
Diego Rivera López is pursuing a PhD in Sociology at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and in Social Sciences at Universitat de València, Spain. He holds Master's degrees in Philosophy and Sociology. His research bridges discourse analysis, political philosophy, and sociological theory, focusing on the radicalisation of political discourse and the influence of media ecosystems in Latin America.
Júlio Antonio Bonatti Santos holds a PhD in Linguistics from UFSCar, Brazil. He was a visiting researcher at the Open University (UK) with a CAPES fellowship and currently works at the Emeritus Institute of Management (USA). His research focuses on the history of intellectuals, economic thought, and political history. He is the author of Noam Chomsky: o autor entre a linguística e a política and a board member of the International Association for Discourse Studies (DiscourseNet).
Fabián Bustamante Olguín is an academic at the Universidad Católica del Norte, Chile. He holds a PhD in Sociology from Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in History. His research focuses on historical sociology, Chilean right-wing politics, and the intersections of religion and politics in Latin America.
