拉丁美洲多个右翼政府正在重塑与以色列的外交关系。[1]哥伦比亚新任总统德拉埃斯皮利亚推翻前任的对以孤立政策，宣布将大使馆迁往耶路撒冷，同时承认以色列对戈兰高地的主权。[1]哥伦比亚由此成为与美国并列仅有的两个承认以色列对戈兰高地主权的国家。[1]委内瑞拉也在转变立场，同意恢复与以色列的领事服务机制，这距离2009年查韦斯政府因抗议以色列加沙军事行动而驱逐以色列大使已过去17年。[1]
阿根廷、玻利维亚等国也加强了与以色列的联系。[1]学者认为，拉美右翼政府与以色列关系的改善反映了这些政府与川普时代美国外交政策的战略对齐。[1]博索纳罗和布克莱是这一趋势的早期采纳者，随后包括米莱等政治家也跟随了这一方向。[1]然而，巴西和墨西哥仍维持了对以色列加沙行动的批评立场，形成了地区内的不同立场。[1]
Several right-wing governments across Latin America are strengthening diplomatic ties with Israel, marking a significant shift in the region's international relations. Colombia's new President Gustavo Petro has reversed his predecessor's decision to sever relations with Israel, announcing plans to relocate the country's embassy to Jerusalem and recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.[1] Colombia has declared itself one of only two nations, alongside the United States, to recognize Israel's claim to the Golan Heights.[1] Meanwhile, Venezuela has agreed to restore consular services with Israel, reversing a 2009 expulsion of Israeli diplomats by former President Hugo Chavez, who had taken that action to protest Israel's military operations in Gaza.[1]
The diplomatic realignment extends beyond these countries, with Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile also strengthening their connections to Israel.[1] Scholars attribute this trend to strategic alignment between Latin American right-wing governments and the foreign policy direction established during the Trump administration.[1] The shift occurs against the backdrop of the Gaza conflict, which has resulted in over 70,000 deaths, nearly one-third of them children.[1] Early adopters of improved relations with Israel include former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, with politicians like Argentine President Javier Milei following suit.[1] However, Brazil and Mexico have maintained their critical stance toward Israel's operations in Gaza, demonstrating that the regional trend toward closer ties remains uneven.[1]