A shared horizon? The politics of care in South America (2020–24)

Care policies have been crucial in Latin America, especially with the rise of ‘new left’ governments since 2020. Despite a shared focus on care, important differences exist in how various countries address this issue as a matter of public policy. This study provides an in-depth analysis of Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Uruguay, aiming to identify the common elements of the regional care agenda and each country’s distinct approach. I contend that the variations among these nations can be traced back to the institutional legacies of their social welfare systems and the socio-political cleavages of each context.