End of the progressive cycle, resurgence of the "new right" and foreign policy action for regionalism in governments of Brazil, Argentina and Chile (2019)

Abstract

In Brazil, Argentina and Chile, the resurgence of the "new right" took place with a discourse based on distrust of the parties and of politics itself and with the emphasis on the need for less state action and the privilege of market mechanisms. Based on these considerations, through a discourse analysis methodology to understand the interests that the actors defend and the implications of political discourse marked by specific constructions and subjectivities, the study examines whether the new right has had new directions in foreign policy aimed at regional integration in South America, highlighting what have been the positions of these new governments. To achieve these objectives, the causes of the emergence of the new right will be investigated in each of the contexts, highlighting the political system, societal and economic aspects. An analysis will then be made of the main guidelines for the election of the new right in terms of foreign policy, verifying the existence of regional integration policies in government programs. Finally, the study considers the position taken by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the President of each country, analyzing official documents and speeches on social networks.