Iran/Hezbollah Enabled by Socialist Governments in the Americas
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“Latin American countries are of special significance in Iran’s foreign and defense policy, based on the importance of the very sensitive South American region,” said Iran’s Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani.
Hezbollah has been expanding its foothold in the Americas, particularly through illicit networks in Latin America, and the steady shift toward socialist governments in the region has exacerbated the situation.
In 2022, Chilean President Gabriel Boric made headlines when he refused to accept the credentials of Israel’s ambassador, Gil Artzyeli, citing the killing of a Palestinian teenager by Israeli forces. Although Chile’s foreign ministry later apologized and rescheduled the ceremony,
