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Latin America’s Rightward Shift Is Pulling the Region Closer to Washington and Jerusalem
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Right-wing victories in Colombia and Peru are part of a broader political swing across Latin America toward the right. The shift is driven by economic frustration and security fears, and it is drawing the region closer to Washington and Jerusalem. Israel sees the change as diplomatically helpful, especially as some right-wing leaders promise warmer ties.
- 01Right-wing candidates won recent elections in Colombia and Peru.
- 02A wider “blue wave” has moved several Latin American countries rightward.
- 03Economic dissatisfaction and insecurity are driving the regional shift.
- 04The new alignment is bringing some governments closer to Israel and the United States.
- 05Israel expects diplomatic gains as right-wing leaders take power.
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