Latin American elections shift right after Trump's 2024 re-election

Heritage Foundation distinguished fellow Daniel McCarthy discusses how Latin American elections have shifted in a right-wing direction since President Donald Trump's 2024 re-election.

Latin American elections are shifting in a right-wing direction since Donald Trump's reelection, according to Daniel McCarthy of the Heritage Foundation. McCarthy notes that seven presidential contests across the region have moved toward conservative leadership. Brazil represents the largest victory for the conservative movement as voters decisively reject leftist policies in favor of free enterprise.