Populism and Affective Polarization in Mexico’s 2024 Election: Evidence from a National Survey

• In Event: New Comparative Research on Populism

Brief Overview

Using original survey data from May 2024, this paper examines how populist and affective orientations intersect in Mexico’s presidential election. It finds that populism does not inherently deepen affective divides in a context of weak partisanship.

Authors

• Juan Fernando Ibarra Del Cueto, Colgate University

• Yamil Nares, Defoe, Experts on Social Reporting