The Right against Rights in Latin America

Right-against-rights movements have grown in Latin America, with new anti-rights groups blocking, rolling back, and reversing social movements' legislative advances. It is essential to study, analyze, and understand them in a global context.

Format: Hardback
Length: 306 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Latin America has witnessed a surge in right-against-rights movements in recent years, driven by President Bolsonaro's openly racist, misogynistic, and homophobic rhetoric in Brazil. These movements have gained significant strength and influence, leading to the rejection of peace deals in Colombia and beyond. New anti-rights groups are emerging with the primary objective of blocking, rolling back, and reversing social movements' legislative advances. They employ tactics such as obstructing justice and accountability processes and influencing politicians across the region.

The Right against Rights in Latin America, a comprehensive book, delves into the breadth, depth, and diversity of these anti-rights movements. It explores why these movements are fundamentally different from previous ones in the region and why it is crucial to study, analyze, and understand them in a global context. The book highlights the urgent need for collective action to address the challenges posed by these movements and protect the rights and freedoms of individuals and communities in Latin America.

One of the key findings of the book is that the rise of right-against-rights movements in Latin America is closely linked to the global rise of authoritarianism and the decline of democratic norms. The book argues that these movements exploit social and economic grievances, particularly among marginalized groups, to gain support and consolidate power. They use fear, misinformation, and hate speech to undermine democratic institutions and promote a narrow vision of national identity.

The book also sheds light on the specific challenges faced by women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and indigenous communities in Latin America. These groups are often the targets of discrimination, violence, and marginalization, and they face unique barriers to accessing their rights and participating in the political process. The right-against-rights movements exacerbate these inequalities and undermine the progress made in recent years towards gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and indigenous sovereignty.

To address the challenges posed by right-against-rights movements, the book offers a range of recommendations. These include promoting civic education, strengthening democratic institutions, and promoting human rights and social justice. It also emphasizes the importance of engaging with and empowering marginalized communities to build their resilience and capacity to resist these movements.

Furthermore, the book highlights the need for international cooperation and solidarity in addressing the right-against-rights movements in Latin America. It calls on governments, international organizations, and civil society groups to work together to share knowledge, resources, and best practices in combating these movements. It also emphasizes the importance of promoting human rights and social justice globally to prevent the spread of similar movements in other regions.

In conclusion, the Right against Rights in Latin America is a timely and important book that sheds light on the growing threat of right-against-rights movements in the region. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the factors driving these movements, the challenges they pose, and the recommendations for addressing them. The book emphasizes the urgent need for collective action to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals and communities in Latin America and to promote a more inclusive and democratic society.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 241 x 163 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197267394