Con líder y con programa: Partidos populistas y partidos programáticos en América Latina

Abstract

This article aims to challenge the idea that populism can destabilize programmatic political parties or the party system. To achieve this end, throughout this writing the type of interaction between populist and programmatic parties is studied, determining that there exists in them: first, an ordinal and non-essential type relationship; second, a zero-sum relationship, having intentions to maximize profits, win votes, or adapt to conditions; and third, three important differences. Finally, it provides a definition of a populist party.