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Elections, polarisation and frustration in Mexico

Social and political polarisation, the assent of populism, and the blurring of the political parties are a consequence of a delegitimised institutional system, inefficient governance and persistent corruption. Español

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A factory worker in Mexico wears a Lopez Obrador mask. Photo: Carlos Tischler/NurPhoto/Sipa USA. PA Images. All Rights Reserved.

This article forms part of the special “Mexico Elections 2018: depolarisation and disinformation” produced in partnership with Revista Nueva Sociedad in the framework of our project #EleccionesAbiertas2018 

Picking from the best of a bad bunch? 

In Mexico 2018, social and political polarisation transcends ideology and presents itself in the form of status quo vs. anti-establishment.