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centrist parties
Coverage of centrist parties in the Nexus archive.
- Why is Latin America shifting to the right?
Colombia and Peru recently elected right-wing, Trump-aligned leaders in close contests, linked by analysts to weakening centrist parties and crime concerns. Trump's influence in the region is noted, though his tariffs on Brazil boosted leftist President Lula's standing, with Brazil's October election seen as a key test of the rightward trend.
- Cyprus: Voters boost far right in parliamentary election
Cyprus' parliamentary election saw a rise in support for the far-right parties, marking a significant setback for three centrist parties that had backed President Nikos Christodoulides. The outcome reflects shifting voter preferences away from centrist coalitions.