Environmental Discourses of the Far Right in Chile and Uruguay

What differences exist among the environmental discursive repertoires of far right parties in Latin America? This paper centers its analysis on the Partido Republicano in Chile and Cabildo Abierto in Uruguay, based on the premise that these forces, despite sharing an ideological framework, do not articulate a consistent position regarding environmental policies. The research is guided by two hypotheses: first, the existence of substantive divergences in their ecological interpretive frameworks; and second, that such nuances manifest systematically within the legislative debate. The study employs qualitative content analysis methodology based on the extraction and categorization of parliamentary interventions and public statements issued between 2019 and 2025, integrating contemporary literature on the far right and environmental politics. By contrasting these assumptions with empirical evidence, the findings reveal a sharp distinction: while the Chilean party has transitioned from highly market-oriented views and climate change skepticism toward a pragmatic moderation influenced by the global context, Cabildo Abierto articulates a variant of “green nationalism” rooted in territorial sovereignty. In conclusion, the study suggests that regional divergences are profound, indicating that the relationship between identity and the environment in Latin America is mediated by the specific political traditions and productive structures of each country.