The Fantasy of Fascist Efficiency: Seven Myths of Authoritarian Nostalgia in Spain and Latin America (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Seven myths of Franco, Pinochet, Médici, and Onganía dictatorships debunked with historical sources.
• Myths originate from regime propaganda and are revived by right-wing populists in Spain and Latin America.
• Upcoming elections in 2026-2029 could see increased use of these authoritarian narratives.

"The article deconstructs seven myths used by right-wing populists in Spain, Chile, Brazil, and Argentina to glorify the dictatorships of Franco, Pinochet, Médici, and Onganía. These myths—blaming the left, claiming dictators were reluctant, promoting an alternative democracy, technocratic rule, economic miracles, spiritual renewal (Hispanidad), and the dictatorship as a stepping stone to democracy—are traced back to the regimes' own propaganda and refuted with historical evidence. The piece warns of their resurgence ahead of upcoming elections."