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Understanding Populism in Ecuador: How the Ecuadorian Population Perceives Presidents Rafael Correa and Lenín Moreno
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Abstract This article explores the perception of Ecuadorian population concerning the political style of Presidents Rafael Correa and Lenín Moreno and their links to populism, one of the most interesting features of the Ecuadorian political arena. The analysis is based on a survey designed and applied by the... view more
This article explores the perception of Ecuadorian population concerning the political style of Presidents Rafael Correa and Lenín Moreno and their links to populism, one of the most interesting features of the Ecuadorian political arena. The analysis is based on a survey designed and applied by the authors at a national level. The quantitative data was interpreted using linear multiple regression models, to understand which of the variables analyzed can explain the perception of the interviewees. The results were extrapolated by using a descriptive statistical analysis (means, standard deviation and correlation matrix). The article shows that a difference between Correa and Moreno’s styles exists and this difference is clearly perceived by Ecuadorian population. While populist features are strongly identified in Correa’s political style, they are less remarked in Moreno’s rhetoric and action. This difference marks a discontinuity in the use of populism in the political style of the two presidents.... view less
Keywords
Ecuador; populism; president; public opinion; Latin America
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
Rafael Correa; Lenín Moreno
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 371-393
Journal
Studia Politica: Romanian Political Science Review, 19 (2019) 3-4
ISSN
1582-4551
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 1.0