Latin America · Analysis
Key Facts
A regional shift. In barely a year, much of Latin America has elected or installed right-leaning, US-friendly leaders.
The new presidents. Chile’s José Antonio Kast and Bolivia’s Rodrigo Paz are in office; Colombia’s de la Espriella and Peru’s Keiko Fujimori are presidents-elect.
Milei the anchor. Argentina’s Javier Milei has become the movement’s standard-bearer and Washington’s closest regional partner.











