From the Marxist Progressive Woke era to the Pro-Libertarian Pro-Libertarian era
The debate on economic and political models has evolved over time, evidencing the polarization between Marxist progressivism and the new libertarian currents. Recent history offers us clear examples of how the transition between these models has affected different nations in terms of economic development, security, and social welfare. Through the analysis of quantifiable data, this article seeks to present a scientific assessment of the impact of each model and its actual consequences.
Historical and Conceptual Analysis
Marxism, although attributed to Karl Marx, has deeper philosophical roots that go back to earlier ideological currents. As José María Herrou Aragón points out, the practical application of Marxism has derived in multiple variants throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, giving rise to centralized planning systems and progressive policies that have affected diverse economies.
On the other hand, the rise of libertarian and pro-life thinking has emerged as a response to the perceived failures of the progressive model. Leaders such as Javier Milei in Argentina, Nayib Bukele in El Salvador and as evidenced from the first days of Donald Trump's new presidential term in the U.S., represent a trend that bets on economic deregulation, reduction of public spending, policies of national order and security and the protection of the family as the fundamental core of society and the prosperity of their nations.
Key Data Comparison
Comparative data on various countries before and after the implementation of progressive or libertarian models, based on economic and social indicators, are presented below to show how significant the change in the socio-political-economic model, from Wokeism to Libertarianism, has been for these countries.
Argentina: From Kirchner's Fall to Milei's Rise
Under the governments of Néstor and Cristina Kirchner, Argentina suffered one of its worst economic crises, characterized by high inflation, increased public spending and rampant corruption. INDEC data show that annual inflation exceeded 100% in 2023, with the peso devalued to historic levels.
The rise of Javier Milei marked a break with the interventionist model. In just months, his austerity and deregulation measures have begun to stabilize the economy. The markets reacted positively, and the country risk decreased, evidencing a change in investment confidence.
Venezuela: From Oil Prosperity to Chavista Devastation
Before the arrival of Hugo Chavez in 1999, Venezuela was one of the most prosperous economies in Latin America, with a GDP per capita higher than that of many developed countries. Today, after two decades of socialism, the economic collapse is evident: inflation has reached unimaginable levels, with an accumulated hyperinflation of more than 2,000,000% according to the IMF, and millions of Venezuelans have fled the country.
The Chavista model, based on absolute State control over the economy and censorship of the opposition, destroyed national production and plunged the population into misery.
El Salvador: From the Kingdom of the Maras to the Order of Bukele
The Salvadoran case is perhaps one of the most paradigmatic of the failure of progressivism and the success of the libertarian model in security. Under previous governments, insecurity in El Salvador was uncontrollable, with homicide rates exceeding 100 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants.
Nayib Bukele, with an "iron fist" approach, implemented an exceptional regime that drastically reduced crime, achieving historic security figures and recovering confidence in the country's institutions.
The Biden-Kamala Woke era vs. The Trump-Musk era
The administration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris has been marked by a progressive approach that has prioritized the expansion of public spending, strict environmental regulations and a foreign policy based on multilateralism. However, economic performance has generated criticism, especially on issues of inflation, public debt and domestic security.
In contrast, the potential new Trump-Musk era, remember they have only taken office a little less than a month ago, represents a shift towards reduced regulations, an economic policy based on private sector incentives and a more pragmatic approach to energy, trade, bureaucracy and media issues. Recent data show how Trump's policies have already achieved greater stability in financial markets and lower inflation compared to the current administration, but especially have already changed the global geopolitical landscape in a REAL and unpredictable way in the medium or short term, while attacking globalist organizations such as the UN, WHO, CPI, USAID, among others, increasing his popularity inside and outside the US borders and weakening the Globalist-Progressive-Woke system established for years worldwide.
Joe Biden's administration was marked by a lack of immigration control, unprecedented inflation and the weakening of the U.S. economy. Energy restrictions and tax increases have generated a severe economic slowdown.
The return of Donald Trump, along with the rise of figures like Elon Musk in the business and tech world, marks a return to pro-freedom, pro-growth and anti-censorship policies, reversing the progressive narrative that has dominated Silicon Valley and Washington.
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Global Implications and Academic Debate
The case of Europe, with its emphasis on progressivism, multiculturalism and the climate agenda, shows another perspective.
Europe has been the laboratory of radical progressivism in recent decades. Unchecked migration policies, increased social spending and extreme regulations in the name of "climate change" have led to an obvious economic collapse. Germany, the locomotive of Europe, has gone into recession due to its forced energy transition. France and Sweden face unprecedented security crises due to mass immigration and the impossibility of integrating cultures with incompatible values.
Recent data indicate that economic growth has been slower in countries with highly regulated policies, while nations with greater market flexibility have maintained better development rates. On the other hand, the feeling of insecurity, the exponential increase in crime rates, censorship and legal actions against the population claiming their rights, associated with public policies for immigration and cultural diversity are calling into question, inside and outside the European Community, the appropriateness of these policies and the real interest of European politicians in them.
From an academic point of view, the comparative analysis between these models must consider factors such as state intervention, efficiency in the allocation of resources and the reaction of markets to different regulations. Recent studies in Business Intelligence and Data Science have shown that markets tend to respond better in environments of greater predictability and less government intervention.
Final Reflection
Despite the great complexity of the issue presented, the empirical evidence and data analyzed suggest that libertarian policies have been shown to generate greater economic stability and public safety compared to progressive models.
However, the data are clear: the Marxist progressive woke model has failed on all fronts. The pro-life libertarian alternative is not only gaining adherents, but is proving its effectiveness with facts. However, the debate remains open and requires continued analysis based on objective data and long-term trends.
This article is not only a political analysis, but an invitation to reflection and debate. The transition is underway, and every citizen has in his or her hands the possibility of driving change or succumbing to the old structures of control.
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Dr. José Javier Leal Rivero
CEO - Quantum DBI Analytics