Right-wing leaders across Latin America are reversing previous policies that isolated Israel after its war on Gaza, driven by electoral politics, evangelical support, and a desire for alignment with the US.
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01Summary
- 01Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella has announced plans to move the embassy to Jerusalem and recognise Israeli control over the Golan Heights, reversing his predecessor’s severed ties.
- 02Brazil’s presidential run-off sees right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro campaign with Israeli flags and a video message from Benjamin Netanyahu, while leftist incumbent Lula da Silva supports Palestine.
- 03Argentina’s President Javier Milei has pledged to move the embassy to Jerusalem and refused to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN.
- 04Chile’s new leader Jose Antonio Kast and Honduras’s President Nasry Asfura have each re-appointed ambassadors to Israel, undoing leftist predecessors' actions.
- 05Venezuela restored consular relations with Israel in August 2026, ending nearly two decades of antagonism under previous governments.
02Why it matters
These diplomatic shifts can affect trade, security cooperation, and visa policies for Latin American citizens, and may reshape regional alliances on global stages like the UN.
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