US Aid Agency Closure Linked to Latin American Leftist Government Falls
Translated & summarized from Abu Ali Express by baba
An article claims the closure of USAID under President Trump led to the fall of leftist governments in seven Latin American nations, replaced by pro-Trump, pro-Israel right-wing regimes, with Brazil potentially being the eighth.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- USAID's closure is linked to the fall of leftist governments in seven Latin American countries.
- Right-wing, pro-Trump administrations have replaced the leftist governments.
- Brazil is reportedly showing signs of a similar political shift.
- The author criticizes USAID's past activities as promoting a 'hard leftist policy'.
- The article suggests Israel should welcome USAID's closure.
The article claims that since the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) during the first half of Donald Trump's presidency, leftist governments in seven Latin American countries have fallen, replaced by right-wing administrations supportive of Trump and Israel. These countries include Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, and Colombia, with transitions occurring between April 2025 and June 2026. Brazil is now reportedly showing signs of a similar political shift.
The author asserts that USAID, described as the world's largest and wealthiest "soft power" agency, was "infected" with a "hard leftist policy" by its senior officials, prompting Trump's decision to close it. The article criticizes USAID's past activities, citing examples like funding a "progressive" Sesame Street production in Iraq, sponsoring protests against various regimes, and promoting a pro-LGBTQ agenda.
The author expresses disbelief that there is no connection between the agency's dismantling and the significant political shifts observed in South America, given USAID's substantial budgets and decades of experience. The piece concludes by stating that Israel should welcome USAID's closure, as more countries have joined the "side that supports Israel" since the agency ceased operations.