Neo-populism

Neo-populism or Neopopulism, also known as media populism or new populism, is a cultural and political movement emergent in the early 21st century, especially in Latin American countries. It is distinct from 20th century populism in that it radically combines, or perhaps redefines, classically opposed left-right political attitudes and incorporates various new electronic media as a means of popular dissemination. In Latin America, this shift has been evidenced by various cross-pollinations of authoritarian or centralized government, populist rhetorical strategies and free market economics.

Neo-populism versus classical Populism

A fledgling realm of political thought, Neo-populism distinguishes itself from classical Populism in shifting focus from community rights to those of the individual. With a likewise contrasting emphasis on efficient non-bureaucratic government, differing opinions within the paradigm argue the appropriate scales of state responsibility in terms of public goods, of which, government transparency is largely assumed.

External links

• "Populism and neo-populism in Latin America" by Victor Armony, Université du Québec à Montréal
• The Midwest Populist Party