The Dynamics of the "Left Turn" in Latin America
Over the last 10 years, the researchers note “leftism” in a number of Latin American countries, what is manifested in form of support of candidates and parties adhering to Socialist and Communist ideology by increasing number of the voters. This phenomenon is called a “left turn”. The author of the article through analysis of electoral cycles in 14 countries of the region over the past decade (2002-2012) seeks to show that over the last decade a “left turn” still takes place.