JOURNAL ARTICLE

Narco-Legitimacy in Latin America as a Radical Expression of Syncretism Between Religious and Populist Narratives.

  • Published In: Journal for the Study of Radicalism, 2024, v. 18, n. 1. P. 119 1 of 3

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilches, Jaime; Guerrero, Hugo; Pico, Claudia 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the concept of narco-legitimacy in Latin America, focusing on drug traffickers' use of religious and populist narratives to gain credibility and power in society. Drug traffickers have managed to establish themselves as legitimate social players by appropriating cultural practices and adapting them to different territories. The research identifies trends in the syncretism of religion and populism with drug trafficking, highlighting the impact of these narratives on social cohesion and the challenges they pose to state sovereignty. The study suggests four scenarios to analyze the radicalization of narco-legitimacy and its implications for social order in Latin America. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal for the Study of Radicalism. 2024/03, Vol. 18, Issue 1, p119
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1930-1189
  • DOI:10.14321/jstudradi.18.1.0119
  • Accession Number:181835643
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