Trump’s MAGA push in Latin America faces its biggest test in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro’s son fight for power
Donald Trump is trying to reshape Latin American politics around his MAGA worldview. He has openly backed conservative candidates, built relationships with right-wing leaders and used US power to push countries in the region closer to his administration. Trump is reshaping Latin American politics with MAGA allies and pressure, but Brazil’s Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro race could test his influence. (Bloomberg) Trump recently looked around a room of Latin American leaders and saw many political allies. The gathering included leaders and candidates who had received his support or whose governments closely matched his political vision. Chile’s President-elect José Antonio Kast was one of Trump’s strongest allies in the room. Kast is a conservative politician who won his election by a large margin after receiving Trump’s public backing. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has also developed a close relationship with Trump, according to USA Today. His government reached a $4.7 million agreement with the US to hold deportees suspected of gang activity. Argentina’s President Javier Milei is another major Trump ally. Trump endorsed Milei and offered …








