South American Leadership Crisis: Why Are Uruguay and Brazil Rising While Peru’s Boluarte Plummets?

In a region marked by political upheaval and economic uncertainty, the latest public opinion poll from CB Opinión Pública offers a revealing snapshot of leadership approval in South America—and the trends are profoundly concerning from an America First standpoint.Why Are Uruguay and Brazil Surging While Peru Sinks?Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi, a leftist who took office in March, leads the pack with a 50.3% approval rating as of July—up modestly from June. Likewise, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva climbs to second place with nearly 50% favorability despite escalating tensions with the United States over trade sanctions tied to Bolsonaro's...