The Russian Revolution and social movements in Mexico in the 20th century

Abstract

The Bolshevik uprising of the early 20th century allowed the emergence of leftist politics globally. However, after the dissolution of the USSR and the hegemonization of capitalism, is there still a place for left-wing politics? In Latin America, with the exception of Mexico and Colombia, movements have emerged that proclaim themselves left-wing and representatives of the 21st century, in a wide range that goes from social democracy with neoliberal overtones to radical populism. Mexico, however, has had a large number of social movements declared to be left-wing and with antecedents such as the PCM that introduced the participation of the proletariat to national politics.