Authoritarian Values Boost Right-Wing Candidates in Latin America

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Do Authoritarians Vote for Authoritarians? Evidence from Latin America was authored by Amy Erica Smith. It was published by Sage in R&P in 2016.

The link between authoritarian family values and voting behavior is examined across Latin America.

Data & Methods: The 2012 AmericasBarometer survey measured support for candidates displaying 'mano dura' or civil liberty violations, alongside ideological positioning.

Using survey data from the AmericasBarometer to analyze voter preferences in Latin America during elections with overtly authoritarian candidates.