Left Politics and Liberal Drug Policies in Latin America: Elective Affinity or Strange Bedfellows?

Jonas von Hoffmann – November 2025

Left Politics and Liberal Drug Policies in Latin America: Elective Affinity or Strange Bedfellows?

This study analyzes the relationship between political ideology and drug policy in Latin America, comparing government orientation, electoral platforms, and policy reforms over time. Findings show that while progressive governments are not consistently associated with liberal drug policies, most reforms of this kind have occurred under left-leaning administrations. The study highlights the need for further research into how political orientation and party dynamics influence the adoption and scope of progressive drug policy reforms.

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