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Events • November 15, 2017 

# The Challenge of Populism 

Populism has become the main threat to liberty and liberal democracy around the world. Its appeal to nationalism and xenophobia afflicts rich and poor countries alike, and it builds its false promises on policies that ultimately aggravate social and economic problems. Mario Vargas Llosa will present a new book on populism (*El estallido del populismo*) and address its main themes, especially as they relate to Europe and the Americas. A discussion with Alvaro Vargas Llosa, editor of the book, and Gabriela Calderón de Burgos, contributor, will follow.

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##### Alvaro Vargas Llosa 

Fundación Internacional para la Libertad, Peru

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##### [Gabriela Calderon de Burgos](/people/gabriela-calderon-de-burgos)

Fellow in Latin American Studies, Cato Institute

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##### [Ian Vásquez](/people/ian-vasquez)

Vice President for International Studies, Cato Institute

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