Shadows of Empire

The article details the resurgence of right-wing forces with ties to past military dictatorships across Latin America. It argues that the current political climate is facilitating a return to power for figures and ideologies rooted in the brutal regimes of the 1960s and 1970s. Specifically, the article points to ongoing threats of military intervention and the rehabilitation of figures associated with past human rights abuses. It highlights the fragility of democratic institutions in the region and the persistent influence of reactionary forces within the military and political establishments. The article asserts that these developments pose a grave danger to the working class and represent a significant step towards authoritarianism. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/03/17/cnqj-m17.html