ARThe article discusses the book 'Progresismo, levantate y anda' by Hernán Vanoli, which analyzes the current state of progressivism in Argentina. It argues that while progressivism has experienced a decline, it has not disappeared but rather entered a period of stagnation. The book explores this phenomenon through various essays, examining the rise of Javier Milei's movement as a symptom of broader political and cultural crises. Vanoli critiques the loss of progressive capacity to engage effectively, attributing it to changes in public spheres and contemporary subjectivity production. However, he notes that his conceptualization of progressivism becomes too broad, losing analytical precision. The critique suggests that progressivism is increasingly seen as a middle-class sensitivity rather than a specific political strategy, shifting focus from social conflict to cultural consumption and historical conditions. The article also compares Vanoli’s work to another text, 'Fascismo cosplay,' highlighting different approaches to understanding new authoritarian trends.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the decline of progressivism as a result of structural issues such as economic inequality and the concentration of wealth, aligning more closely with leftist critiques. While it acknowledges the challenges faced by progressive movements, it emphasizes systemic factors over mere 'l
