Israel Declares 2026 'Year of Latin America' as Rightward Shift Deepens Ties

Israel's Foreign Ministry has designated 2026 as the 'year of Latin America', reflecting a diplomatic push to capitalize on recent rightward political shifts in the region, from Colombia to Chile. The move signals a strategic reorientation of Israeli foreign policy toward Latin America, though the specific policy initiatives and expected outcomes remain unspecified. This development could reshape regional diplomatic alignments and affect Israel's standing in international forums.