Why is Latin America shifting to the right?

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Why is Latin America shifting to the right?
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ช #Colombia and #Peru recently elected right-wing, #Trump-aligned leaders in close contests, which analysts link to weakening centrist parties and growing concern over crime rather than a clear ideological shift. ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Trump has amplified the trend by hosting regional allies in Florida, though his tariffs on #Brazil had the opposite effect, boosting leftist President Lula's standing. ๐ŸŒŽ ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Brazil's October election will be a key test of whether the region's rightward trend continues.

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