Explaining Chile’s Estallido Social: Social Justice, Deprivation, and the Perception of Economic Inequality
Latin American Perspectives: A Journal on Capitalism and Socialism
Published online on June 19, 2026
Abstract
Latin American Perspectives, Volume 53, Issue 3, Page 199-221, May 2026.
In October 2019, Chile experienced one of the largest mass protests in its recent history. This article examines the socio-psychological mechanisms underlying the Estallido Social, arguing that growing perceptions of injustice—rather than worsening ...
In October 2019, Chile experienced one of the largest mass protests in its recent history. This article examines the socio-psychological mechanisms underlying the Estallido Social, arguing that growing perceptions of injustice—rather than worsening ...