Allamand predicts US policy shift after Democratic sweep
The Ibero-American Secretary General said the midterms will reshape Washington's stance toward the region as leaders gather in Madrid.
By Julian Schulz ·
The 30th Ibero-American Summit opened in Madrid on Wednesday as delegates assessed the impact of Tuesday's US midterms. Andrés Allamand, the Secretary General of the Ibero-American Community, told reporters that the election results will alter Washington's diplomatic approach. He stated he is confident the outcomes will produce an effect on US foreign policy in general.
The Democrats secured control of both chambers of the US Congress. They defeated Republicans in key Senate races in Texas, Ohio, and Kansas. In a result described as against all expectations, Democratic candidates also won in South Carolina. This marks a historic victory for the party in the midterms.
Allamand spoke to the media alongside Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares. The meeting preceded a session with the foreign ministers of the 22 Ibero-American nations. Allamand noted that the US government has been a major factor in recent changes to the international scenario. He argued that the new Congressional makeup will influence how the US operates in a world he described as reconfiguring.
The Chilean diplomat said the region's role as an international actor will become even more important. He characterized the Ibero-American Community as a body of stature and scale in a changing global environment. Allamand said the group will follow the evolution of US foreign policy with great attention in the coming period.
