Milei, Trump, Ayuso, and Abascal: The Rise of the Right and Popular Disenchantment

• Javier Milei, Donald Trump, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and Santiago Abascal represent a rising political wave that prioritizes market fundamentalism and nationalist rhetoric while overseeing the erosion of social welfare.
• Economic indicators in Argentina and the U.S. show worsening conditions for working-class citizens, including sharp increases in poverty, declining real wages, and cuts to public assistance programs.
• Sociological and historical perspectives suggest that the support these figures receive from precarious classes stems from media manipulation and the failure of left-wing parties to provide viable alternatives for the disenchanted.

The Economic Situation in Argentina

• As of 2024, poverty rates in Argentina have surpassed 54%, with extreme poverty (indigence) reaching 18%.
• This decline is attributed to the collapse of real wages, a plummeting of domestic consumption, and the degradation of pension values under Milei’s administration.

The U.S. and Spain Context

• Polls in the United States from mid-2026 indicate that over 70% of respondents view the rising cost of living as a critical issue, exacerbated by significant budget cuts to SNAP and public health coverage.
• In Spain, politicians like Ayuso (PP) and Abascal (VOX) have signaled support for Milei’s style of governance, with Ayuso awarding him the International Medal of the Community of Madrid despite diplomatic tensions.

Political Disenchantment and the "Poor Right-Winger"

• Sociologist Jessé Souza notes that precarious classes often identify with elites who use meritocracy to justify their domination, a phenomenon described as the "poor right-winger."
• Echoing Malcolm X and Paulo Freire, the analysis highlights how mass media narratives lead the oppressed to admire their oppressors and copy their lifestyles.
• The rise of the extreme right is presented not merely as a populist mistake but as a consequence of the failure of traditional left-wing parties to address the needs of their constituents, leading voters to either support the right or withdraw from the political process entirely.