The pink tide is rising in Latin America

There is a 'pink tide' of non-violent social democrats, competing in democratic elections with conservative parties that defend the interests of the local establishments.

Going into the first round of the presidential election last month, candidate Gustavo Petro, pictured, was well ahead of the establishment candidate, Federico Gutierrez—but the runner-up was actually Rodolfo Hernández, whose social media skills make him a real threat to Petro, writes Gwynne Dyer.Juan Manuel Herrera/Organization of American States photograph courtesy of Flickr

Opinion

BY GWYNNE DYER

June 13, 2022

LONDON, U.K.—"Corruption isn't fought with slogans on TikTok,” complained veteran Colombian presidential candidate Gustavo Petro. But social media can win elections, and a right-wing dark horse called Rodolfo Hernández, who calls himself the "King of TikTok," may crush Petro’s hopes of becomi...

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