India, Aug. 10 -- Donald Trump is trying to reshape Latin American politics around his MAGA worldview. He has openly backed conservative candidates, built relationships with right-wing leaders and used US power to push countries in the region closer to his administration.

Trump recently looked around a room of Latin American leaders and saw many political allies. The gathering included leaders and candidates who had received his support or whose governments closely matched his political vision.

Chile's President-elect Jose Antonio Kast was one of Trump's strongest allies in the room. Kast is a conservative politician who won his election by a large margin after receiving Trump's public backing.

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has ...