Trump's Latin America allies open arms to Israel

While ongoing military actions in Gaza and settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have largely isolated Israel globally, Latin America's authoritarian right sees an opening for a strategic alliance.

The United States-Israel alliance is under attack. Many on the Left, and a growing number on the Right, are calling for the U.S. to end its security ties with the Jewish state, but it is an irreplaceable ally. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) recently said Israel is “not aligned” with American national security objectives. He

Analysis: Latin America's wave of right-wing governments is consolidating ties with Israel, reversing the region's recent diplomatic solidarity with Palestine

Xi Jinping marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of mass murderer Fidel Castro with a letter to his brother and dirty-works specialist, Raúl, on Monday – a reminder to Cuba that China is fighting tooth and nail to retain its influence in Latin America after successive conservative presidential wins.

Latin American steel offered a mixed picture on Monday. Ternium rose 1.67% while CSN's ADR dropped 3.18%. Weak Chinese demand and US tariffs framed the session.