A few months ago, a debate on the end of an era of progressive governments in our region had surfaced. The topic has attracted analysts and activists from different backgrounds, but it seems that the answers given to this question have had more short-term urgency – even presented in similar patterns in the mass media - than a theoretical analysis with historic attributes, which could help in building clearer perspectives.
Without claiming that this article will achieve the latter, it seems important to consider various issues which have not been given enough emphasis. Here, we will touch base with those useful aspects by making queries, considering the reality beyond the recent elections in Argentina and Venezuela.
