A wave of right-wing electoral victories is sweeping South America, with Brazil's upcoming October election presenting a potential shift after years of a left-wing government hostile to Israel, according to Abu Ali Express.
Abu Ali Express, an Israeli outlet focused on Latin American affairs, reported Monday morning that South America has undergone a significant rightward shift since 2023, with right-wing parties now winning elections across the continent. The report highlights Brazil's upcoming presidential election in October as a potential tipping point: current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, whose government is described by the outlet as "very hostile to Israel," faces a tight race with a chance of an upset that could realign Brazil's foreign policy. The background context from The Zioneer's archive shows that Lula recently stated he expects U.S. President Donald Trump not to interfere in the election, while in neighboring Colombia, right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leads the presidential race and has pledged to restore diplomatic ties with Israel, which outgoing President Gustavo Petro broke. These developments suggest a broader geopolitical trend that could benefit Israel diplomatically in the region.
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