How a rightward turn in Latin American politics benefits Israel

The recent rightward shift in the Latin American political scene largely benefits Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. From Chile to Colombia, new presidents change their attitudes towards Jerusalem, marking a radical departure from their predecessors’ antagonistic stance. They follow the lead of other heads of state, like Argentina’s Javier Milei or El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, who have always been staunchly and unconditionally pro-Israel. Portrayed as „Latin Trumps”, they usually frame their support for the Jewish State as a wider, joint effort to safeguard Judeo-Christian values. The growing influence of Evangelical Churches in South & Central America has become an important factor, shaping the political ambiance in the entire region. It is also worth mentioning deepening economic ties, with Israeli high-tech companies and military contractors providing defense equipment and intelligence solutions to armies and police forces across the Western hemisphere.