# Right-wing surge reshapes Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rightwing-surge-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-08-10T19:50:48.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 4. The political landscape of Latin America has undergone a significant shift toward right-wing and ultraconservative governments. As of late July 2026, right-leaning parties control roughly a dozen heads of state, a reversal from the eleven left-wing governments present at the start of 2023. Key victories in Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and Colombia have contributed to this trend. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has characterized this realignment as an “exceptional success” for Washington, noting that for the first time in 15–20 years, most continental leaders are aligned with U.S. interests. Rubio specifically highlighted the inauguration of Keiko Fujimori in Peru and the expected victory of right-wing candidate Ámbaraldo de la Esperiega in Colombia, who is set to replace left-wing President Gustavo Petro. As the rightward turn continues, left-wing administrations are increasingly isolated, remaining primarily in Mexico, Brazil, and Cuba. In Brazil, the upcoming October ballot features incumbent Lula against right-wing senator Bolsonaro. Additionally, the geopolitical landscape was marked by the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro during a U.S. raid in Caracas in January. This political realignment is actively reshaping regional ties with Israel. In Colombia, newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella has signaled a move to renew ties with Israel through increased security coordination, the resumption of coal exports, and the recognition of Israel’s claim to the Golan Heights. This marks a departure from the Petro administration, which supported Palestinian solidarity. Similarly, Bolivia has restored full diplomatic relations with Israel under President Rodrigo Baz, while nations including Bolivia and Honduras have withdrawn from The Hague Group. ## Claims - Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as president of Peru and Rubio spoke with her by phone after her inauguration. (disputed by 3 sources) - Ámbaraldo de la Esperiega, a right‑wing politician, is set to become president of Colombia, replacing Gustavo Petro. (disputed by 3 sources) - Colombia's new president intends to increase security coordination and resume coal exports to Israel. (disputed) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the right‑wing now dominates most Latin American countries, calling it an “exceptional success”. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Left‑wing governments now remain only in Mexico, Brazil and Cuba. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was captured in a U.S. raid on Caracas in January and is detained pending trial. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rubio addressed President Donald Trump, calling the right‑wing shift “incredible”. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Javier Milei governs Argentina. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Security has become a primary political capital for new right-wing governments due to organized crime and urban violence. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Peru announced intentions to join the Shield of the Americas initiative. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused the Israeli cyber-intelligence firm BlackCore of using 500,000 automated social media profiles to spread disinformation during the election. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the newly elected Colombian president on social media. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-10: Latin America shifts toward Israel as right-wing leaders rise Right-wing political shifts in Latin America, notably in Colombia and Bolivia, are strengthening ties with Israel, while diplomatic tensions continue over Gaza's future and US-led peace roadmaps. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latin-american-diplomacy-shifts-toward-israel-amid-gaza-peace-plan-tensions ### 2026-08-01: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hails right‑wing surge in Latin America US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the right‑wing shift across Latin America, citing new allies in Peru and Colombia and noting left‑wing rule now limited to Mexico, Brazil and Cuba. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-hails-rightwing-surge-in-latin-america ### 2026-07-29: Right‑Wing Governments Expand Across Latin America A map tracks the rise of right‑wing leaders in Latin America, with recent wins in Ecuador, Chile, Peru and Colombia, driven by crime concerns and influenced by former US President Donald Trump. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rightwing-governments-expand-across-latin-america --- Cite as: Right-wing surge reshapes Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rightwing-surge-in-latin-america