| Characteristically, the dictatorship co-opted or eliminated political opponents and regional caudillos or bosses. |
| In Argentina, not all presidents have been caudillos, but the democratic ones have never effectively countered the caudillo tradition. |
| Despite the quite significant role of labor confederations, political life in Honduras has been dominated by civilian caudillos and military strongmen. |
| Artisanal or illegal miners work through local caudillos, mayors, and even some legislators, as we have seen in Peru. |
| The first of the strong-armed leaders called caudillos, Pedro Santana became president. |
| Political life is focused on caudillos within a contemporary system of coalitions that features from seven to twenty political parties. |
