The aim of this study is to identify the neopopulistic characteristics in Jose Mujica's rhetoric between 2009 and 2015. Although Mujica isn't usually described as a populist, I will show that there...Show moreThe aim of this study is to identify the neopopulistic characteristics in Jose Mujica's rhetoric between 2009 and 2015. Although Mujica isn't usually described as a populist, I will show that there are certain neopopulistic characteristics to be found in his rhetoric. Firstly. I will discuss the theory of populism and neopopulism. Secondly, I will analyze the characteristics that are prevalent in two of Mujica's speeches, three interviews and a short documentary. Finally, I discuss the results from this analysis, and show that neopopulism is a dynamic concept with its appearance and form depends on historic, geographic and political actors.Show less