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Right-wing surge reshapes Latin America
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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. Analysts attribute this surge This political realignment is actively reshaping regional ties with Israel. In Colombia, newly elected President Abelardo de la Espriella has signaled a move to public demand for stricter crime control and renew ties with Israel through increased security coordination, the regional influence resumption of Donald Trump. These new governments generally share a security-focused agenda, market deregulation, coal exports, and a strategic realignment toward the United States, exemplified by Peru’s participation in the U.S.-backed “Shield recognition of Israel’s claim to the Americas” program. 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full diplomatic relations with Israel under President Rodrigo Baz, while nations including Bolivia and Honduras have withdrawn from The Hague Group.
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