The far right seeks to dismantle or control the rights conquered by the most vulnerable groups over decades. The caricaturing of the adversary often precedes policies that harm the most disadvantaged to favor personal and friends' interests.
A Mexican actor, playing a secondary role but with global projection, generated controversy by performing a Nazi salute at an event. This character, who failed in his attempt to run for the Presidency of Mexico last year, reflects a vernacular far-right current that also has figures like Javier Milei from Argentina as an exponent, who, like others, has promoted policies that have led millions of people to fall into poverty.
The far right, represented by figures like Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, seeks the dismantling of labor rights and social programs implemented by progressive governments. Beyond winning elections, their rhetoric and actions can lead to the radicalization of traditional right-wing elements. In this context, progressive forces must focus on providing good governance, improving the living conditions of the population, and fighting corruption.
President Claudia Sheinbaum rejects the far-right discourse based on racism and classism, emphasizing that it must be dismantled and fought against daily. It is important not to normalize them or label them as "controversial" or "polarizing," but instead to call them what they are: fascists. Despite not having garnered enough support for his candidacy, global far-right movements continue to extend their influence, especially under the wing of leaders like Donald Trump in the United States.
The recent Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) was an event that promoted hate speech and threats against human rights in the name of freedom, highlighting the presence of figures like Trump, a symbol of political currents arising from the weariness of traditional right-wing parties. The far right, advancing worldwide and encouraged by leaders like Trump, represents a threat to the rights that have been conquered and to democratic coexistence.
