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Latin American Populists Loving Trump So Far

By Brendan O'Boyle, Rachelle Krygier

Populists on both left and right have found common cause with the U.S.' new president, even if their view appears to be a minority in the region.

At least one group is giving Donald Trump’s presidency rave reviews so far: Latin American populists.

Whether they see shadows of their own nationalist views in Trump’s “America First” agenda, or merely sense an opportunity for improved diplomatic ties with Washington, high-profile populist figures on both the left and right have taken to Twitter and other media to express their support.

In Argentina, Trump fever has been especially high among politicians close to former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who from 2007 to 2015 slapped high tariffs on imports,...

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