Defending Democracy in the Americas
Andrés Manuel López Obrador's inauguration as president of Mexico will soon be followed by Jair Bolsonaro's accession to the presidency of Brazil and US President Donald Trump's completion of two years in office. In each case, a populist leader's rise could have been prevented, which should serve as a lesson for democrats everywhere.
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MEXICO CITY – The inauguration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) as president of Mexico will soon be followed by Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s inauguration, as well as US President Donald Trump’s completion of two full years in office. Though each is a unique event, they share some essential features. Most important, each represents a political outcome that could have been avoided.