The U.S. conducted or supported regime-change operations in at least 15 nations between 1953 and the 2010s, killing millions and destabilizing regions by overthrowing elected leaders who pursued resource nationalism or independence from Western control.
Right-wing leaders have gained power across Latin America coinciding with Trump's foreign policy push, raising concerns about historical patterns of US support for authoritarian regimes and potential consequences for democracy and civilian populations.
Argentine President Javier Milei visited Chile for a brief official trip, defended his economic policies before a right-wing audience, attacked Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and vindicated former dictator Augusto Pinochet's economic model while criticizing regional socialism.
Trump has facilitated a right-wing wave across Latin America, empowering leaders like Argentina's Milei and Colombia's de la Espriella who pursue pro-rich policies, environmental destruction, and authoritarian crime crackdowns that historically produce civilian casualties and poverty.
Argentine President Javier Milei misspoke at Madrid Forum in Santiago, claiming his economic model "never worked" before immediately correcting himself, then criticized Argentine media and Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez during his international presentation.
Chilean state mining company Codelco faces a critical juncture as it grapples with 25 billion dollars in debt and 28-year production lows, amid surging global copper demand driven by AI and energy transition, prompting government review of potential reforms including private capital involvement.