Peronism in the news again in Argentina. Its electoral collapse has been followed by some very public infighting as the country struggles to find answers to its continued economic crises.
But much international reporting on Peronism tends to lead to confusion among readers, as the party does not occupy a discreet place on the left-right political spectrum, confounding easy description.
The Kirchner family, which has dominated the Peronist movement over the last two decades, originates from the party’s left faction. But how can we make sense of the fact that Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, after forcing cabinet changes on the...