Explores the ideologies and workings of Latin America's thriving progressive political parties and social movements. From those in power to those opposing power, this work features experts who survey the scene in Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, and Uruguay. It is suitable for students studying Latin American politics.

This collection explores the ideologies and workings of Latin America's thriving progressive political parties and social movements. From those in power to those opposing power, experts survey the scene in Venezuela, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia and Uruguay. Commentators on Latin America believed the end of the Cold War would lead to a prolonged period of US-friendly neoliberal government in the region. In fact, the left has re-emerged as a serious political force, controlling Venezuela and Bolivia and developing a strong presence in many other countries. This book is a comprehensive study of the wide variety of leftist governments and movements in the region. This book is essential for students studying Latin American politics, political theory, social movements and international relations.

1. Hope Reborn: Introduction to the Study of the New Latin American LeftCesar Rodriguez-Garavito, Patrick Barrett, Daniel Chavez2. Brazil. Lula's Government: A Critical AppraisalFelix Sanchez, Joao Machado Borges Neto, Rosa Maria Marques3. Venezuela. Populism and the Left: Alternatives to Neo-liberalismEdgardo Lander4.Uruguay. The Left in Government: Between Continuity and ChangeDaniel Chavez5. Colombia. The New Left: Origins, Trajectory, and ProspectsCesar Rodriguez-Garavito6.Argentina. The Left, Parties and Movements: Strategies and ProspectsFederico L. Schuster7. Mexico. Yearnings and Utopias: The Left in the Third MillenniumArmando Bartra8. Bolivia. The Left and the Social MovementsLuis Tapia9. Promises and Challenges: The Latin American Left at the Start of the Twenty-first CenturyAtilio A. Boron10. Depolarised Pluralities: A Left with a FutureBoaventura de Sousa SantosBibliographyNotes on contributorsIndex