From ‘The Lion’ to ‘The Tiger“: Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America
Summary
Several Latin American countries have recently elected conservative presidents who focus on fighting crime and improving the economy. These leaders include Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella, Peru’s Keiko Fujimori, and Argentina’s Javier Milei.Key Facts
- Abelardo de la Espriella, supported by President Trump, will become Colombia’s president and aims to fight rebels and drug gangs.
- De la Espriella plans to cancel peace talks with rebel groups and build large prisons similar to those in El Salvador.
- Keiko Fujimori became Peru’s president in July 2026 and promises a strict approach to crime, including building new prisons and militarizing borders.
- Fujimori is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, known for defeating a violent extremist group in the 1990s.
- Javier Milei, known as “The Lion,” won Argentina’s presidency in 2023 and pledges to reduce government spending and control inflation.
- These conservative wins have often followed concerns about crime, immigration, and slow economic growth.
- Many new leaders have campaigns focused on law and order, economic reforms, and controlling migration.
- This trend began growing after President Trump took office in the U.S. in January 2025.
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