Academic analysis observes the far-right political trends in Argentina and Colombia, noting the influence of figures like Donald Trump on leaders such as Javier Milei.
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The latest in this situation
- US Treasury announced a currency swap following Trump's backing of Milei's government.
- Espriella detailed his policy platform, including free-market reforms and social programs, aligning with Trump.
- Bolivia is establishing new economic ties with the United States through high-level bilateral talks.
- Argentina and El Salvador are comparing their legislative and labor issues.
- Abelardo de la Espriella was elected president of Colombia, and Trump's administration is supporting his transition and policy goals.
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Academic analysis observes the far-right political trends in Argentina and Colombia, noting the influence of figures like Donald Trump on leaders such as Javier Milei.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Argentina and El Salvador are comparing their legislative and labor issues.Sub-event
- Far-right movements are modeled on Milei's leadership, while Trump and Rubio leverage these trends in Latin America.Sub-event
- Abelardo de la Espriella has won the presidential election in Colombia, campaigning on a platform of economic stability and tough-on-crime policies, with the backing of Donald Trump.Sub-event
- Andean countries, including Colombia, are showing a trend of seeking closer ties with the United States, influenced by Trumpian populism and regional political shifts involving Argentina.Sub-event
- Javier Milei and Donald Trump have expressed alignment, viewing cryptocurrency as the future of finance.Sub-event
- Voters in Argentina and Colombia are reacting to failed governments and rising insecurity.Sub-event
Academic analysis links the rise of far-right politics in Argentina and Colombia to influences like Donald Trump.1 source
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The entities involved
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Harvard University
private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Colombia
country in South America
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Javier Milei
economist, politician and president of Argentina since 2023